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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.87, 22,575.35 and 9,285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.87, 22,575.35 and 9,285.41 is: 12,813.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.87 : 22,575.35 = 9,285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.87/22,575.35 = 9,285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.87x = 22,575.35 × 9,285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.87x = 209,621,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,621,323.41/16,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.93

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