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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.35, 22,582.08 and 9,290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.35, 22,582.08 and 9,290.43 is: 12,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.35 : 22,582.08 = 9,290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.35/22,582.08 = 9,290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.35x = 22,582.08 × 9,290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.35x = 209,797,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,797,233.49/16,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.17

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