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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.53, 22,576.25 and 9,286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.53, 22,576.25 and 9,286.07 is: 12,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.53 : 22,576.25 = 9,286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.53/22,576.25 = 9,286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.53x = 22,576.25 × 9,286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.53x = 209,644,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,644,548.17/16,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.83

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