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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.76, 22,560.57 and 9,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.76, 22,560.57 and 9,275.46 is: 12,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.76 : 22,560.57 = 9,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.76/22,560.57 = 9,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.76x = 22,560.57 × 9,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.76x = 209,259,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,259,664.61/16,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.29

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