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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.74, 22,554.30 and 9,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.74, 22,554.30 and 9,270.10 is: 12,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.74 : 22,554.30 = 9,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.74/22,554.30 = 9,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.74x = 22,554.30 × 9,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.74x = 209,080,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,080,616.43/16,343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.70

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