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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.56, 22,555.38 and 9,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.56, 22,555.38 and 9,270.28 is: 12,793.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.56 : 22,555.38 = 9,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.56/22,555.38 = 9,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.56x = 22,555.38 × 9,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.56x = 209,094,688.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,094,688.11/16,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.71

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