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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.07, 22,544.82 and 9,263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.07, 22,544.82 and 9,263.34 is: 12,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.07 : 22,544.82 = 9,263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.07/22,544.82 = 9,263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.07x = 22,544.82 × 9,263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.07x = 208,840,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,840,332.90/16,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.22

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