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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,345.22, 22,558.92 and 9,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,345.22, 22,558.92 and 9,270.14 is: 12,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,345.22 : 22,558.92 = 9,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,345.22/22,558.92 = 9,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,345.22x = 22,558.92 × 9,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,345.22x = 209,124,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,124,346.65/16,345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.22

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