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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.28, 22,573.74 and 9,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.28, 22,573.74 and 9,284.20 is: 12,811.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.28 : 22,573.74 = 9,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.28/22,573.74 = 9,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.28x = 22,573.74 × 9,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.28x = 209,579,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,579,116.91/16,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.02

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