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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.29, 22,554.25 and 9,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.29, 22,554.25 and 9,270 is: 12,793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.29 : 22,554.25 = 9,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.29/22,554.25 = 9,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.29x = 22,554.25 × 9,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.29x = 209,077,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,077,874.33/16,342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.67

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