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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.83, 22,544.37 and 9,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.83, 22,544.37 and 9,263.22 is: 12,782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.83 : 22,544.37 = 9,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.83/22,544.37 = 9,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.83x = 22,544.37 × 9,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.83x = 208,833,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,833,459.07/16,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.99

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