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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.32, 22,574.64 and 9,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.32, 22,574.64 and 9,284.80 is: 12,813.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.32 : 22,574.64 = 9,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.32/22,574.64 = 9,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.32x = 22,574.64 × 9,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.32x = 209,601,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,601,017.47/16,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.11

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