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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.66, 22,584.76 and 9,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.66, 22,584.76 and 9,292.23 is: 12,823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.66 : 22,584.76 = 9,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.66/22,584.76 = 9,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.66x = 22,584.76 × 9,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.66x = 209,862,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,862,761.18/16,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.36

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