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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.09, 22,556.94 and 9,272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.09, 22,556.94 and 9,272.36 is: 12,795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.09 : 22,556.94 = 9,272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.09/22,556.94 = 9,272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.09x = 22,556.94 × 9,272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.09x = 209,156,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,156,068.18/16,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.48

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