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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.47, 22,557.46 and 9,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.47, 22,557.46 and 9,272.74 is: 12,796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.47 : 22,557.46 = 9,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.47/22,557.46 = 9,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.47x = 22,557.46 × 9,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.47x = 209,169,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,169,302.49/16,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.00

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