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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.52, 22,587.76 and 9,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.52, 22,587.76 and 9,294 is: 12,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.52 : 22,587.76 = 9,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.52/22,587.76 = 9,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.52x = 22,587.76 × 9,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.52x = 209,930,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,930,641.44/16,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.27

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