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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.84, 22,560.73 and 9,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.84, 22,560.73 and 9,275.11 is: 12,799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.84 : 22,560.73 = 9,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.84/22,560.73 = 9,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.84x = 22,560.73 × 9,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.84x = 209,253,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,253,252.43/16,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.27

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