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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.73, 22,542.46 and 9,262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.73, 22,542.46 and 9,262.63 is: 12,781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.73 : 22,542.46 = 9,262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.73/22,542.46 = 9,262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.73x = 22,542.46 × 9,262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.73x = 208,802,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,802,466.27/16,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.95

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