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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.52, 22,544.46 and 9,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.52, 22,544.46 and 9,264.60 is: 12,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.52 : 22,544.46 = 9,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.52/22,544.46 = 9,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.52x = 22,544.46 × 9,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.52x = 208,865,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,865,404.12/16,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.40

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