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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.88, 22,544.73 and 9,166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.88, 22,544.73 and 9,166.64 is: 12,650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.88 : 22,544.73 = 9,166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.88/22,544.73 = 9,166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.88x = 22,544.73 × 9,166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.88x = 206,659,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,659,311.08/16,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.64

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