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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.90, 22,558.83 and 9,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.90, 22,558.83 and 9,273.44 is: 12,797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.90 : 22,558.83 = 9,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.90/22,558.83 = 9,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.90x = 22,558.83 × 9,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.90x = 209,197,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,197,956.48/16,346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.41

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