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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.05, 22,536.44 and 9,257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.05, 22,536.44 and 9,257.47 is: 12,775.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.05 : 22,536.44 = 9,257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.05/22,536.44 = 9,257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.05x = 22,536.44 × 9,257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.05x = 208,630,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,630,370.92/16,331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.07

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