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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.66, 22,586.14 and 9,293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.66, 22,586.14 and 9,293.23 is: 12,824.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.66 : 22,586.14 = 9,293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.66/22,586.14 = 9,293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.66x = 22,586.14 × 9,293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.66x = 209,898,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,898,193.83/16,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.74

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