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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.61, 22,544.96 and 9,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.61, 22,544.96 and 9,263.49 is: 12,783.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.61 : 22,544.96 = 9,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.61/22,544.96 = 9,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.61x = 22,544.96 × 9,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.61x = 208,844,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,844,965.19/16,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.87

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