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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.43, 22,547.77 and 9,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.43, 22,547.77 and 9,266.13 is: 12,788.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.43 : 22,547.77 = 9,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.43/22,547.77 = 9,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.43x = 22,547.77 × 9,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.43x = 208,930,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,930,544.86/16,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.46

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