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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.96, 22,585.32 and 9,292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.96, 22,585.32 and 9,292.86 is: 12,824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.96 : 22,585.32 = 9,292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.96/22,585.32 = 9,292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.96x = 22,585.32 × 9,292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.96x = 209,882,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,882,216.82/16,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.31

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