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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.92, 22,541.08 and 9,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.92, 22,541.08 and 9,260.20 is: 12,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.92 : 22,541.08 = 9,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.92/22,541.08 = 9,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.92x = 22,541.08 × 9,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.92x = 208,734,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,734,909.02/16,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.23

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