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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.05, 22,560.12 and 9,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.05, 22,560.12 and 9,274.53 is: 12,798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.05 : 22,560.12 = 9,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.05/22,560.12 = 9,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.05x = 22,560.12 × 9,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.05x = 209,234,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,234,509.74/16,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.74

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