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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.34, 22,551.77 and 9,268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.34, 22,551.77 and 9,268.61 is: 12,790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.34 : 22,551.77 = 9,268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.34/22,551.77 = 9,268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.34x = 22,551.77 × 9,268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.34x = 209,023,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,023,514.60/16,342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.31

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