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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.34, 22,554.52 and 9,270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.34, 22,554.52 and 9,270.61 is: 12,793.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.34 : 22,554.52 = 9,270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.34/22,554.52 = 9,270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.34x = 22,554.52 × 9,270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.34x = 209,094,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,094,158.66/16,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.06

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