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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.24, 22,577.04 and 9,286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.24, 22,577.04 and 9,286.08 is: 12,813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.24 : 22,577.04 = 9,286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.24/22,577.04 = 9,286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.24x = 22,577.04 × 9,286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.24x = 209,652,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,652,199.60/16,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.17

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