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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.66, 22,553.57 and 9,271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.66, 22,553.57 and 9,271.42 is: 12,794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.66 : 22,553.57 = 9,271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.66/22,553.57 = 9,271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.66x = 22,553.57 × 9,271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.66x = 209,103,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,103,586.76/16,343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.17

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