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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.14, 22,577.64 and 9,092.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.14, 22,577.64 and 9,092.74 is: 12,547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.14 : 22,577.64 = 9,092.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.14/22,577.64 = 9,092.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.14x = 22,577.64 × 9,092.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.14x = 205,292,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,292,610.33/16,361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.57

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