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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.24, 22,580.58 and 9,289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.24, 22,580.58 and 9,289.32 is: 12,819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.24 : 22,580.58 = 9,289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.24/22,580.58 = 9,289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.24x = 22,580.58 × 9,289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.24x = 209,758,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,758,233.41/16,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.65

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