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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.94, 22,538.18 and 9,262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.94, 22,538.18 and 9,262.64 is: 12,780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.94 : 22,538.18 = 9,262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.94/22,538.18 = 9,262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.94x = 22,538.18 × 9,262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.94x = 208,763,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,763,127.10/16,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.94

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