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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.58, 22,561.74 and 9,276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.58, 22,561.74 and 9,276.39 is: 12,801.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.58 : 22,561.74 = 9,276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.58/22,561.74 = 9,276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.58x = 22,561.74 × 9,276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.58x = 209,291,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,291,499.32/16,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.03

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