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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.86, 22,560.84 and 9,276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.86, 22,560.84 and 9,276.66 is: 12,801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.86 : 22,560.84 = 9,276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.86/22,560.84 = 9,276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.86x = 22,560.84 × 9,276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.86x = 209,289,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,289,241.99/16,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.46

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