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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.69, 22,556.21 and 9,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.69, 22,556.21 and 9,271.41 is: 12,794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.69 : 22,556.21 = 9,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.69/22,556.21 = 9,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.69x = 22,556.21 × 9,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.69x = 209,127,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,127,824.60/16,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.85

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