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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.08, 22,562.43 and 9,276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.08, 22,562.43 and 9,276.89 is: 12,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.08 : 22,562.43 = 9,276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.08/22,562.43 = 9,276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.08x = 22,562.43 × 9,276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.08x = 209,309,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,309,181.24/16,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.72

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