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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.68, 22,551.60 and 9,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.68, 22,551.60 and 9,270.24 is: 12,792.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.68 : 22,551.60 = 9,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.68/22,551.60 = 9,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.68x = 22,551.60 × 9,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.68x = 209,058,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,058,744.38/16,342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.19

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