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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.26, 22,561.26 and 9,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.26, 22,561.26 and 9,275.96 is: 12,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.26 : 22,561.26 = 9,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.26/22,561.26 = 9,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.26x = 22,561.26 × 9,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.26x = 209,277,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,277,345.31/16,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.98

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