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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.44, 22,583.46 and 9,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.44, 22,583.46 and 9,291.16 is: 12,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.44 : 22,583.46 = 9,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.44/22,583.46 = 9,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.44x = 22,583.46 × 9,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.44x = 209,826,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,826,540.21/16,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.10

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