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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.68, 22,544.70 and 9,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.68, 22,544.70 and 9,265.24 is: 12,785.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.68 : 22,544.70 = 9,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.68/22,544.70 = 9,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.68x = 22,544.70 × 9,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.68x = 208,882,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,882,056.23/16,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,785.29

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