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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.16, 22,558.50 and 9,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.16, 22,558.50 and 9,273.72 is: 12,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.16 : 22,558.50 = 9,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.16/22,558.50 = 9,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.16x = 22,558.50 × 9,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.16x = 209,201,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,201,212.62/16,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.84

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