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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.16, 22,542.52 and 9,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.16, 22,542.52 and 9,261.58 is: 12,780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.16 : 22,542.52 = 9,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.16/22,542.52 = 9,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.16x = 22,542.52 × 9,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.16x = 208,779,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,779,352.38/16,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.98

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