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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.44, 22,544.82 and 9,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.44, 22,544.82 and 9,263.16 is: 12,783.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.44 : 22,544.82 = 9,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.44/22,544.82 = 9,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.44x = 22,544.82 × 9,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.44x = 208,836,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,836,274.83/16,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.46

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