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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.62, 22,552.56 and 9,268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.62, 22,552.56 and 9,268.51 is: 12,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.62 : 22,552.56 = 9,268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.62/22,552.56 = 9,268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.62x = 22,552.56 × 9,268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.62x = 209,028,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,028,515.12/16,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.17

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