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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.68, 22,562.64 and 9,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.68, 22,562.64 and 9,278.24 is: 12,803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.68 : 22,562.64 = 9,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.68/22,562.64 = 9,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.68x = 22,562.64 × 9,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.68x = 209,341,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,341,588.95/16,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.23

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