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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.58, 22,536.90 and 9,258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.58, 22,536.90 and 9,258.48 is: 12,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.58 : 22,536.90 = 9,258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.58/22,536.90 = 9,258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.58x = 22,536.90 × 9,258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.58x = 208,657,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,657,437.91/16,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.32

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