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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.61, 22,542.20 and 9,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.61, 22,542.20 and 9,261.48 is: 12,781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.61 : 22,542.20 = 9,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.61/22,542.20 = 9,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.61x = 22,542.20 × 9,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.61x = 208,774,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,774,134.46/16,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.09

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