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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.18, 22,560.32 and 9,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.18, 22,560.32 and 9,274.54 is: 12,798.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.18 : 22,560.32 = 9,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.18/22,560.32 = 9,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.18x = 22,560.32 × 9,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.18x = 209,236,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,236,590.25/16,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.77

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