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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.90, 22,539.54 and 9,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.90, 22,539.54 and 9,259.44 is: 12,778.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.90 : 22,539.54 = 9,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.90/22,539.54 = 9,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.90x = 22,539.54 × 9,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.90x = 208,703,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,703,518.26/16,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.11

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