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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.41, 22,552.38 and 9,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.41, 22,552.38 and 9,268.88 is: 12,790.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.41 : 22,552.38 = 9,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.41/22,552.38 = 9,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.41x = 22,552.38 × 9,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.41x = 209,035,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,035,303.93/16,342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.97

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