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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.55, 22,576.67 and 9,286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.55, 22,576.67 and 9,286.61 is: 12,814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.55 : 22,576.67 = 9,286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.55/22,576.67 = 9,286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.55x = 22,576.67 × 9,286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.55x = 209,660,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,660,570.07/16,361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.22

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