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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.22, 22,578.27 and 9,287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.22, 22,578.27 and 9,287.11 is: 12,816.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.22 : 22,578.27 = 9,287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.22/22,578.27 = 9,287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.22x = 22,578.27 × 9,287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.22x = 209,686,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,686,764.21/16,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,816.87

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