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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.93, 22,587.77 and 9,294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.93, 22,587.77 and 9,294.35 is: 12,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.93 : 22,587.77 = 9,294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.93/22,587.77 = 9,294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.93x = 22,587.77 × 9,294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.93x = 209,938,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,938,480.69/16,367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.21

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