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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.89, 22,552.90 and 9,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.89, 22,552.90 and 9,268.76 is: 12,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.89 : 22,552.90 = 9,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.89/22,552.90 = 9,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.89x = 22,552.90 × 9,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.89x = 209,037,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,037,450.61/16,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.51

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