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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.46, 22,564.32 and 9,278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.46, 22,564.32 and 9,278.27 is: 12,803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.46 : 22,564.32 = 9,278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.46/22,564.32 = 9,278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.46x = 22,564.32 × 9,278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.46x = 209,357,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,357,740.50/16,351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.62

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