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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.03, 22,575.78 and 9,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.03, 22,575.78 and 9,285.44 is: 12,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.03 : 22,575.78 = 9,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.03/22,575.78 = 9,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.03x = 22,575.78 × 9,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.03x = 209,625,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,625,937.76/16,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.08

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