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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.68, 22,552.98 and 9,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.68, 22,552.98 and 9,271.24 is: 12,793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.68 : 22,552.98 = 9,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.68/22,552.98 = 9,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.68x = 22,552.98 × 9,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.68x = 209,094,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,094,090.30/16,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.57

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