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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.05, 22,537.81 and 9,258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.05, 22,537.81 and 9,258.47 is: 12,776.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.05 : 22,537.81 = 9,258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.05/22,537.81 = 9,258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.05x = 22,537.81 × 9,258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.05x = 208,665,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,665,637.75/16,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.45

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