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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.39, 22,548.92 and 9,267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.39, 22,548.92 and 9,267.47 is: 12,788.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.39 : 22,548.92 = 9,267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.39/22,548.92 = 9,267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.39x = 22,548.92 × 9,267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.39x = 208,971,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,971,393.30/16,340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.64

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