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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.47, 22,562.98 and 9,276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.47, 22,562.98 and 9,276.74 is: 12,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.47 : 22,562.98 = 9,276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.47/22,562.98 = 9,276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.47x = 22,562.98 × 9,276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.47x = 209,310,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,310,763.08/16,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.52

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