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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.21, 22,551.75 and 9,269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.21, 22,551.75 and 9,269.91 is: 12,792.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.21 : 22,551.75 = 9,269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.21/22,551.75 = 9,269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.21x = 22,551.75 × 9,269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.21x = 209,052,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,052,692.84/16,341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.98

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