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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.88, 22,550.28 and 9,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.88, 22,550.28 and 9,268.44 is: 12,792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.88 : 22,550.28 = 9,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.88/22,550.28 = 9,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.88x = 22,550.28 × 9,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.88x = 209,005,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,005,917.16/16,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.72

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