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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.48, 22,557.45 and 9,274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.48, 22,557.45 and 9,274.23 is: 12,798.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.48 : 22,557.45 = 9,274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.48/22,557.45 = 9,274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.48x = 22,557.45 × 9,274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.48x = 209,203,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,203,014.29/16,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.05

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