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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.84, 22,552.38 and 9,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.84, 22,552.38 and 9,269.64 is: 12,792.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.84 : 22,552.38 = 9,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.84/22,552.38 = 9,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.84x = 22,552.38 × 9,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.84x = 209,052,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,052,443.74/16,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.47

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