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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.88, 22,546.48 and 9,262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.88, 22,546.48 and 9,262.42 is: 12,783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.88 : 22,546.48 = 9,262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.88/22,546.48 = 9,262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.88x = 22,546.48 × 9,262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.88x = 208,834,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,834,854.55/16,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.82

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