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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.26, 22,533.42 and 9,616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.26, 22,533.42 and 9,616.23 is: 13,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.26 : 22,533.42 = 9,616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.26/22,533.42 = 9,616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.26x = 22,533.42 × 9,616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.26x = 216,686,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,686,549.41/16,336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.15

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