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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.66, 22,540.56 and 9,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.66, 22,540.56 and 9,262.22 is: 12,781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.66 : 22,540.56 = 9,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.66/22,540.56 = 9,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.66x = 22,540.56 × 9,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.66x = 208,775,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,775,625.64/16,334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.14

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