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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.70, 22,540.92 and 9,260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.70, 22,540.92 and 9,260.75 is: 12,778.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.70 : 22,540.92 = 9,260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.70/22,540.92 = 9,260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.70x = 22,540.92 × 9,260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.70x = 208,745,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,745,824.89/16,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.51

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