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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.15, 22,559.50 and 9,274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.15, 22,559.50 and 9,274.63 is: 12,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.15 : 22,559.50 = 9,274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.15/22,559.50 = 9,274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.15x = 22,559.50 × 9,274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.15x = 209,231,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,231,015.49/16,347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.24

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