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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.10, 22,553.73 and 9,276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.10, 22,553.73 and 9,276.42 is: 12,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.10 : 22,553.73 = 9,276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.10/22,553.73 = 9,276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.10x = 22,553.73 × 9,276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.10x = 209,217,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,217,872.05/16,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.25

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