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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.84, 22,552.45 and 9,269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.84, 22,552.45 and 9,269.11 is: 12,790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.84 : 22,552.45 = 9,269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.84/22,552.45 = 9,269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.84x = 22,552.45 × 9,269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.84x = 209,041,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,041,139.82/16,342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.99

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