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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.54, 22,587.35 and 9,294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.54, 22,587.35 and 9,294.11 is: 12,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.54 : 22,587.35 = 9,294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.54/22,587.35 = 9,294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.54x = 22,587.35 × 9,294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.54x = 209,929,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,929,156.10/16,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.95

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