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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.26, 22,585.23 and 9,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.26, 22,585.23 and 9,292.23 is: 12,823.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.26 : 22,585.23 = 9,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.26/22,585.23 = 9,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.26x = 22,585.23 × 9,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.26x = 209,867,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,867,151.76/16,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.16

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