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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.64, 22,587.12 and 9,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.64, 22,587.12 and 9,294 is: 12,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.64 : 22,587.12 = 9,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.64/22,587.12 = 9,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.64x = 22,587.12 × 9,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.64x = 209,924,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,924,693.28/16,367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.59

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