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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.88, 22,555.80 and 9,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.88, 22,555.80 and 9,272.44 is: 12,798.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.88 : 22,555.80 = 9,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.88/22,555.80 = 9,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.88x = 22,555.80 × 9,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.88x = 209,147,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,147,302.15/16,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.24

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