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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.58, 22,539.66 and 9,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.58, 22,539.66 and 9,260.48 is: 12,779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.58 : 22,539.66 = 9,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.58/22,539.66 = 9,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.58x = 22,539.66 × 9,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.58x = 208,728,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,728,070.64/16,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.08

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