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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.68, 22,543.32 and 9,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.68, 22,543.32 and 9,264.24 is: 12,783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.68 : 22,543.32 = 9,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.68/22,543.32 = 9,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.68x = 22,543.32 × 9,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.68x = 208,846,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,846,726.88/16,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.91

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