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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.52, 22,580.88 and 9,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.52, 22,580.88 and 9,289 is: 12,818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.52 : 22,580.88 = 9,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.52/22,580.88 = 9,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.52x = 22,580.88 × 9,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.52x = 209,753,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,753,794.32/16,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.38

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