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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.27, 22,579.67 and 9,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.27, 22,579.67 and 9,094.24 is: 12,550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.27 : 22,579.67 = 9,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.27/22,579.67 = 9,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.27x = 22,579.67 × 9,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.27x = 205,344,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,344,938.10/16,361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.67

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