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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.44, 22,535.10 and 9,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.44, 22,535.10 and 9,256.44 is: 12,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.44 : 22,535.10 = 9,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.44/22,535.10 = 9,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.44x = 22,535.10 × 9,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.44x = 208,594,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,594,801.04/16,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.37

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