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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.30, 22,586.66 and 9,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.30, 22,586.66 and 9,293.27 is: 12,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.30 : 22,586.66 = 9,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.30/22,586.66 = 9,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.30x = 22,586.66 × 9,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.30x = 209,903,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,903,770.38/16,367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.59

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