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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.92, 22,539.70 and 9,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.92, 22,539.70 and 9,259.20 is: 12,777.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.92 : 22,539.70 = 9,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.92/22,539.70 = 9,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.92x = 22,539.70 × 9,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.92x = 208,699,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,699,590.24/16,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,777.85

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