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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.48, 22,586.58 and 9,292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.48, 22,586.58 and 9,292.86 is: 12,823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.48 : 22,586.58 = 9,292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.48/22,586.58 = 9,292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.48x = 22,586.58 × 9,292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.48x = 209,893,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,893,925.82/16,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.06

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