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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.74, 22,580.88 and 9,193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.74, 22,580.88 and 9,193.28 is: 12,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.74 : 22,580.88 = 9,193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.74/22,580.88 = 9,193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.74x = 22,580.88 × 9,193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.74x = 207,592,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,592,352.49/16,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.34

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