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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.24, 22,581.96 and 9,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.24, 22,581.96 and 9,290.32 is: 12,821.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.24 : 22,581.96 = 9,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.24/22,581.96 = 9,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.24x = 22,581.96 × 9,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.24x = 209,793,634.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,793,634.63/16,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.03

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