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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.20, 22,543.02 and 9,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.20, 22,543.02 and 9,262.26 is: 12,780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.20 : 22,543.02 = 9,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.20/22,543.02 = 9,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.20x = 22,543.02 × 9,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.20x = 208,799,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,799,312.43/16,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.61

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