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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.16, 22,550.42 and 9,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.16, 22,550.42 and 9,268.28 is: 12,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.16 : 22,550.42 = 9,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.16/22,550.42 = 9,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.16x = 22,550.42 × 9,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.16x = 209,003,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,003,606.68/16,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.14

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