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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.65, 22,576.43 and 9,286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.65, 22,576.43 and 9,286.19 is: 12,815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.65 : 22,576.43 = 9,286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.65/22,576.43 = 9,286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.65x = 22,576.43 × 9,286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.65x = 209,648,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,648,972.07/16,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,815.00

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