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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.17, 22,582.42 and 9,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.17, 22,582.42 and 9,290.44 is: 12,820.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.17 : 22,582.42 = 9,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.17/22,582.42 = 9,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.17x = 22,582.42 × 9,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.17x = 209,800,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,800,538.38/16,364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.73

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