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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.82, 22,542.75 and 9,262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.82, 22,542.75 and 9,262.09 is: 12,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.82 : 22,542.75 = 9,262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.82/22,542.75 = 9,262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.82x = 22,542.75 × 9,262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.82x = 208,792,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,792,979.35/16,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.30

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