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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.65, 22,560.19 and 9,275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.65, 22,560.19 and 9,275.13 is: 12,799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.65 : 22,560.19 = 9,275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.65/22,560.19 = 9,275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.65x = 22,560.19 × 9,275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.65x = 209,248,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,248,671.89/16,347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.93

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