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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.09, 22,547.21 and 9,265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.09, 22,547.21 and 9,265.89 is: 12,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.09 : 22,547.21 = 9,265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.09/22,547.21 = 9,265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.09x = 22,547.21 × 9,265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.09x = 208,919,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,919,921.34/16,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.29

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