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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.97, 22,576.55 and 9,285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.97, 22,576.55 and 9,285.85 is: 12,815.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.97 : 22,576.55 = 9,285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.97/22,576.55 = 9,285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.97x = 22,576.55 × 9,285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.97x = 209,642,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,642,353.95/16,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,815.13

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