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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.72, 22,560.99 and 9,271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.72, 22,560.99 and 9,271.64 is: 12,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.72 : 22,560.99 = 9,271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.72/22,560.99 = 9,271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.72x = 22,560.99 × 9,271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.72x = 209,177,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,177,377.32/16,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.29

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