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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.66, 22,578.39 and 9,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.66, 22,578.39 and 9,284.72 is: 12,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.66 : 22,578.39 = 9,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.66/22,578.39 = 9,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.66x = 22,578.39 × 9,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.66x = 209,633,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,633,916.31/16,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.08

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