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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.96, 22,562.28 and 9,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.96, 22,562.28 and 9,276.24 is: 12,800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.96 : 22,562.28 = 9,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.96/22,562.28 = 9,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.96x = 22,562.28 × 9,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.96x = 209,293,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,293,124.23/16,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.83

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