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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.88, 22,541.86 and 9,066.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.88, 22,541.86 and 9,066.72 is: 12,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.88 : 22,541.86 = 9,066.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.88/22,541.86 = 9,066.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.88x = 22,541.86 × 9,066.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.88x = 204,380,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,380,732.90/16,334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.92

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