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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.32, 22,561.02 and 9,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.32, 22,561.02 and 9,274.59 is: 12,799.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.32 : 22,561.02 = 9,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.32/22,561.02 = 9,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.32x = 22,561.02 × 9,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.32x = 209,244,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,244,210.48/16,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.13

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