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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.54, 22,547.97 and 9,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.54, 22,547.97 and 9,265.59 is: 12,785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.54 : 22,547.97 = 9,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.54/22,547.97 = 9,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.54x = 22,547.97 × 9,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.54x = 208,920,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,920,245.35/16,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,785.40

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