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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.18, 22,586.73 and 9,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.18, 22,586.73 and 9,293.60 is: 12,825.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.18 : 22,586.73 = 9,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.18/22,586.73 = 9,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.18x = 22,586.73 × 9,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.18x = 209,911,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,911,920.99/16,367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.18

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