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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.94, 22,587.02 and 9,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.94, 22,587.02 and 9,294.02 is: 12,826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.94 : 22,587.02 = 9,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.94/22,587.02 = 9,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.94x = 22,587.02 × 9,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.94x = 209,924,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,924,125.92/16,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.11

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