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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.15, 22,558.12 and 9,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.15, 22,558.12 and 9,273.63 is: 12,797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.15 : 22,558.12 = 9,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.15/22,558.12 = 9,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.15x = 22,558.12 × 9,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.15x = 209,195,635.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,195,635.19/16,346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.86

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