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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.58, 22,538.28 and 9,259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.58, 22,538.28 and 9,259.48 is: 12,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.58 : 22,538.28 = 9,259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.58/22,538.28 = 9,259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.58x = 22,538.28 × 9,259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.58x = 208,692,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,692,752.89/16,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,777.70

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