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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.44, 22,577.94 and 9,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.44, 22,577.94 and 9,287.16 is: 12,816.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.44 : 22,577.94 = 9,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.44/22,577.94 = 9,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.44x = 22,577.94 × 9,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.44x = 209,684,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,684,941.25/16,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,816.58

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