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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.56, 22,554 and 9,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.56, 22,554 and 9,269.28 is: 12,792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.56 : 22,554 = 9,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.56/22,554 = 9,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.56x = 22,554 × 9,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.56x = 209,059,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,059,341.12/16,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.33

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