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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.72, 22,541.67 and 9,257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.72, 22,541.67 and 9,257.64 is: 12,776.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.72 : 22,541.67 = 9,257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.72/22,541.67 = 9,257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.72x = 22,541.67 × 9,257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.72x = 208,682,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,682,665.86/16,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.97

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