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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.11, 22,538.43 and 9,260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.11, 22,538.43 and 9,260.01 is: 12,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.11 : 22,538.43 = 9,260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.11/22,538.43 = 9,260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.11x = 22,538.43 × 9,260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.11x = 208,706,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,706,087.18/16,333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.10

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