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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.45, 22,574.96 and 9,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.45, 22,574.96 and 9,285.32 is: 12,813.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.45 : 22,574.96 = 9,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.45/22,574.96 = 9,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.45x = 22,574.96 × 9,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.45x = 209,615,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,615,568.29/16,358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.91

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