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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.65, 22,542.56 and 9,262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.65, 22,542.56 and 9,262.33 is: 12,781.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.65 : 22,542.56 = 9,262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.65/22,542.56 = 9,262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.65x = 22,542.56 × 9,262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.65x = 208,796,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,796,629.76/16,335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.65

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