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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.17, 22,540.28 and 9,259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.17, 22,540.28 and 9,259.88 is: 12,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.17 : 22,540.28 = 9,259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.17/22,540.28 = 9,259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.17x = 22,540.28 × 9,259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.17x = 208,720,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,720,128.97/16,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.70

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