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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,345.26, 22,558.50 and 9,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,345.26, 22,558.50 and 9,273.96 is: 12,799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,345.26 : 22,558.50 = 9,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,345.26/22,558.50 = 9,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,345.26x = 22,558.50 × 9,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,345.26x = 209,206,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,206,626.66/16,345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.22

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