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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.65, 22,550.15 and 9,268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.65, 22,550.15 and 9,268.73 is: 12,790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.65 : 22,550.15 = 9,268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.65/22,550.15 = 9,268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.65x = 22,550.15 × 9,268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.65x = 209,011,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,011,092.72/16,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.09

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