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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.52, 22,573.98 and 9,283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.52, 22,573.98 and 9,283.98 is: 12,811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.52 : 22,573.98 = 9,283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.52/22,573.98 = 9,283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.52x = 22,573.98 × 9,283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.52x = 209,576,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,576,378.84/16,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.45

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