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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.03, 22,579.92 and 9,288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.03, 22,579.92 and 9,288.45 is: 12,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.03 : 22,579.92 = 9,288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.03/22,579.92 = 9,288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.03x = 22,579.92 × 9,288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.03x = 209,732,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,732,457.92/16,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.24

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