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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.16, 22,560.96 and 9,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.16, 22,560.96 and 9,273.92 is: 12,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.16 : 22,560.96 = 9,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.16/22,560.96 = 9,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.16x = 22,560.96 × 9,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.16x = 209,228,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,228,538.16/16,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.29

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