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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.16, 22,546.55 and 9,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.16, 22,546.55 and 9,070.18 is: 12,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.16 : 22,546.55 = 9,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.16/22,546.55 = 9,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.16x = 22,546.55 × 9,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.16x = 204,501,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,501,266.88/16,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.79

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