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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.48, 22,562.04 and 9,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.48, 22,562.04 and 9,276.64 is: 12,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.48 : 22,562.04 = 9,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.48/22,562.04 = 9,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.48x = 22,562.04 × 9,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.48x = 209,299,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,299,922.75/16,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.41

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