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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.69, 22,713.02 and 9,290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.69, 22,713.02 and 9,290.15 is: 12,820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.69 : 22,713.02 = 9,290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.69/22,713.02 = 9,290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.69x = 22,713.02 × 9,290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.69x = 211,007,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,007,202.74/16,458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.41

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