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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.24, 22,586.52 and 9,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.24, 22,586.52 and 9,293.28 is: 12,823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.24 : 22,586.52 = 9,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.24/22,586.52 = 9,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.24x = 22,586.52 × 9,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.24x = 209,902,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,902,854.59/16,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.79

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