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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.45, 22,540.48 and 9,260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.45, 22,540.48 and 9,260.12 is: 12,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.45 : 22,540.48 = 9,260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.45/22,540.48 = 9,260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.45x = 22,540.48 × 9,260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.45x = 208,727,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,727,582.86/16,333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.15

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