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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.68, 22,554.36 and 9,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.68, 22,554.36 and 9,272.24 is: 12,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.68 : 22,554.36 = 9,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.68/22,554.36 = 9,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.68x = 22,554.36 × 9,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.68x = 209,129,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,129,438.97/16,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.95

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