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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.74, 22,552.92 and 9,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.74, 22,552.92 and 9,269.10 is: 12,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.74 : 22,552.92 = 9,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.74/22,552.92 = 9,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.74x = 22,552.92 × 9,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.74x = 209,045,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,045,270.77/16,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.32

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