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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.62, 22,553.94 and 9,269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.62, 22,553.94 and 9,269.51 is: 12,792.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.62 : 22,553.94 = 9,269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.62/22,553.94 = 9,269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.62x = 22,553.94 × 9,269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.62x = 209,063,972.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,063,972.37/16,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.56

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