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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.73, 22,545.23 and 9,264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.73, 22,545.23 and 9,264.63 is: 12,784.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.73 : 22,545.23 = 9,264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.73/22,545.23 = 9,264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.73x = 22,545.23 × 9,264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.73x = 208,873,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,873,167.89/16,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.71

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