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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.44, 22,542.03 and 9,259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.44, 22,542.03 and 9,259.11 is: 12,779.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.44 : 22,542.03 = 9,259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.44/22,542.03 = 9,259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.44x = 22,542.03 × 9,259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.44x = 208,719,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,719,135.39/16,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.43

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