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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.66, 22,559.18 and 9,274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.66, 22,559.18 and 9,274.22 is: 12,796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.66 : 22,559.18 = 9,274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.66/22,559.18 = 9,274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.66x = 22,559.18 × 9,274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.66x = 209,218,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,218,798.34/16,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.52

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