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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.74, 22,579.50 and 9,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.74, 22,579.50 and 9,192.28 is: 12,683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.74 : 22,579.50 = 9,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.74/22,579.50 = 9,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.74x = 22,579.50 × 9,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.74x = 207,557,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,557,086.26/16,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.96

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