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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.68, 22,145.58 and 9,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.68, 22,145.58 and 9,333.59 is: 12,880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.68 : 22,145.58 = 9,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.68/22,145.58 = 9,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.68x = 22,145.58 × 9,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.68x = 206,697,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,697,653.30/16,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.22

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