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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.24, 22,557.44 and 9,272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.24, 22,557.44 and 9,272.72 is: 12,796.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.24 : 22,557.44 = 9,272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.24/22,557.44 = 9,272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.24x = 22,557.44 × 9,272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.24x = 209,168,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,168,825.04/16,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.14

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