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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.98, 22,544.55 and 9,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.98, 22,544.55 and 9,265.68 is: 12,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.98 : 22,544.55 = 9,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.98/22,544.55 = 9,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.98x = 22,544.55 × 9,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.98x = 208,890,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,890,586.04/16,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.36

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