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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.41, 22,585.79 and 9,292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.41, 22,585.79 and 9,292.98 is: 12,824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.41 : 22,585.79 = 9,292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.41/22,585.79 = 9,292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.41x = 22,585.79 × 9,292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.41x = 209,889,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,889,317.99/16,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.40

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