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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.35, 22,551.41 and 9,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.35, 22,551.41 and 9,268.02 is: 12,790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.35 : 22,551.41 = 9,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.35/22,551.41 = 9,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.35x = 22,551.41 × 9,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.35x = 209,006,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,006,942.08/16,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.07

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