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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.19, 22,561.14 and 9,276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.19, 22,561.14 and 9,276.94 is: 12,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.19 : 22,561.14 = 9,276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.19/22,561.14 = 9,276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.19x = 22,561.14 × 9,276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.19x = 209,298,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,298,342.11/16,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.76

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