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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.74, 22,541.94 and 9,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.74, 22,541.94 and 9,262.44 is: 12,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.74 : 22,541.94 = 9,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.74/22,541.94 = 9,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.74x = 22,541.94 × 9,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.74x = 208,793,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,793,366.73/16,333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.95

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