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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.02, 22,584.33 and 9,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.02, 22,584.33 and 9,291.50 is: 12,821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.02 : 22,584.33 = 9,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.02/22,584.33 = 9,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.02x = 22,584.33 × 9,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.02x = 209,842,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,842,302.20/16,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.83

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