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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.82, 22,584.87 and 9,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.82, 22,584.87 and 9,291.66 is: 12,820.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.82 : 22,584.87 = 9,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.82/22,584.87 = 9,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.82x = 22,584.87 × 9,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.82x = 209,850,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,850,933.18/16,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.95

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