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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.22, 22,554.52 and 9,271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.22, 22,554.52 and 9,271.92 is: 12,795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.22 : 22,554.52 = 9,271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.22/22,554.52 = 9,271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.22x = 22,554.52 × 9,271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.22x = 209,123,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,123,705.08/16,343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.75

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