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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.48, 22,537.44 and 9,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.48, 22,537.44 and 9,257.76 is: 12,774.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.48 : 22,537.44 = 9,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.48/22,537.44 = 9,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.48x = 22,537.44 × 9,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.48x = 208,646,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,646,210.53/16,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.93

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