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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.84, 22,557.96 and 9,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.84, 22,557.96 and 9,273.12 is: 12,796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.84 : 22,557.96 = 9,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.84/22,557.96 = 9,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.84x = 22,557.96 × 9,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.84x = 209,182,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,182,670.04/16,346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.52

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