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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,345.32, 22,556.52 and 9,272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,345.32, 22,556.52 and 9,272.19 is: 12,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,345.32 : 22,556.52 = 9,272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,345.32/22,556.52 = 9,272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,345.32x = 22,556.52 × 9,272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,345.32x = 209,148,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,148,339.18/16,345.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.61

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