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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.02, 22,576.05 and 9,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.02, 22,576.05 and 9,285.48 is: 12,813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.02 : 22,576.05 = 9,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.02/22,576.05 = 9,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.02x = 22,576.05 × 9,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.02x = 209,629,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,629,460.75/16,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.52

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