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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.38, 22,545.79 and 9,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.38, 22,545.79 and 9,261.92 is: 12,783.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.38 : 22,545.79 = 9,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.38/22,545.79 = 9,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.38x = 22,545.79 × 9,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.38x = 208,817,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,817,167.43/16,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.13

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