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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.82, 22,586.84 and 9,293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.82, 22,586.84 and 9,293.90 is: 12,825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.82 : 22,586.84 = 9,293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.82/22,586.84 = 9,293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.82x = 22,586.84 × 9,293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.82x = 209,919,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,919,832.28/16,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.94

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