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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.03, 22,544.46 and 9,263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.03, 22,544.46 and 9,263.70 is: 12,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.03 : 22,544.46 = 9,263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.03/22,544.46 = 9,263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.03x = 22,544.46 × 9,263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.03x = 208,845,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,845,114.10/16,337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.55

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