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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.40, 22,577.46 and 9,286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.40, 22,577.46 and 9,286.94 is: 12,816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.40 : 22,577.46 = 9,286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.40/22,577.46 = 9,286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.40x = 22,577.46 × 9,286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.40x = 209,675,516.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,675,516.37/16,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,816.04

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