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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.18, 22,550.40 and 9,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.18, 22,550.40 and 9,267.45 is: 12,788.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.18 : 22,550.40 = 9,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.18/22,550.40 = 9,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.18x = 22,550.40 × 9,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.18x = 208,984,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,984,728.61/16,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.84

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