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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.82, 22,580.40 and 9,289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.82, 22,580.40 and 9,289.09 is: 12,818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.82 : 22,580.40 = 9,289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.82/22,580.40 = 9,289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.82x = 22,580.40 × 9,289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.82x = 209,751,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,751,367.84/16,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.78

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