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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.62, 22,580.71 and 9,193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.62, 22,580.71 and 9,193.17 is: 12,685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.62 : 22,580.71 = 9,193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.62/22,580.71 = 9,193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.62x = 22,580.71 × 9,193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.62x = 207,588,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,588,305.75/16,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.19

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