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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.34, 22,580.02 and 9,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.34, 22,580.02 and 9,288.76 is: 12,818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.34 : 22,580.02 = 9,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.34/22,580.02 = 9,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.34x = 22,580.02 × 9,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.34x = 209,740,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,740,386.58/16,362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.48

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