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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.22, 22,546.50 and 9,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.22, 22,546.50 and 9,261.14 is: 12,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.22 : 22,546.50 = 9,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.22/22,546.50 = 9,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.22x = 22,546.50 × 9,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.22x = 208,806,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,806,293.01/16,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.80

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