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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.04, 22,574.60 and 9,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.04, 22,574.60 and 9,285.10 is: 12,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.04 : 22,574.60 = 9,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.04/22,574.60 = 9,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.04x = 22,574.60 × 9,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.04x = 209,607,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,607,350.42/16,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.15

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