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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.18, 22,544.01 and 9,264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.18, 22,544.01 and 9,264.74 is: 12,784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.18 : 22,544.01 = 9,264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.18/22,544.01 = 9,264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.18x = 22,544.01 × 9,264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.18x = 208,864,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,864,391.21/16,337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.60

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