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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.09, 22,554.18 and 9,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.09, 22,554.18 and 9,270.36 is: 12,792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.09 : 22,554.18 = 9,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.09/22,554.18 = 9,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.09x = 22,554.18 × 9,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.09x = 209,085,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,085,368.10/16,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.72

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