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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.88, 22,574.48 and 9,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.88, 22,574.48 and 9,285.12 is: 12,813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.88 : 22,574.48 = 9,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.88/22,574.48 = 9,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.88x = 22,574.48 × 9,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.88x = 209,606,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,606,755.74/16,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.03

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