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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.48, 22,554.96 and 9,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.48, 22,554.96 and 9,173.16 is: 12,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.48 : 22,554.96 = 9,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.48/22,554.96 = 9,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.48x = 22,554.96 × 9,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.48x = 206,900,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,900,256.87/16,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.27

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