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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.70, 22,543.68 and 9,262.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.70, 22,543.68 and 9,262.75 is: 12,781.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.70 : 22,543.68 = 9,262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.70/22,543.68 = 9,262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.70x = 22,543.68 × 9,262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.70x = 208,816,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,816,471.92/16,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.26

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