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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.44, 22,544.79 and 9,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.44, 22,544.79 and 9,261.11 is: 12,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.44 : 22,544.79 = 9,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.44/22,544.79 = 9,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.44x = 22,544.79 × 9,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.44x = 208,789,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,789,780.12/16,334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.18

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