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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.40, 22,558.14 and 9,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.40, 22,558.14 and 9,272.94 is: 12,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.40 : 22,558.14 = 9,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.40/22,558.14 = 9,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.40x = 22,558.14 × 9,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.40x = 209,180,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,180,278.73/16,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.72

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