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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.04, 22,577.36 and 9,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.04, 22,577.36 and 9,287.10 is: 12,814.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.04 : 22,577.36 = 9,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.04/22,577.36 = 9,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.04x = 22,577.36 × 9,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.04x = 209,678,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,678,200.06/16,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.92

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