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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.65, 22,579.19 and 9,288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.65, 22,579.19 and 9,288.19 is: 12,817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.65 : 22,579.19 = 9,288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.65/22,579.19 = 9,288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.65x = 22,579.19 × 9,288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.65x = 209,719,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,719,806.77/16,361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,817.77

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