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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.68, 22,557.12 and 9,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.68, 22,557.12 and 9,274.24 is: 12,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.68 : 22,557.12 = 9,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.68/22,557.12 = 9,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.68x = 22,557.12 × 9,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.68x = 209,200,144.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,200,144.59/16,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.71

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