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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.65, 22,580.57 and 9,289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.65, 22,580.57 and 9,289.19 is: 12,819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.65 : 22,580.57 = 9,289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.65/22,580.57 = 9,289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.65x = 22,580.57 × 9,289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.65x = 209,755,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,755,205.04/16,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.15

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