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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.20, 22,544.40 and 9,263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.20, 22,544.40 and 9,263.26 is: 12,781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.20 : 22,544.40 = 9,263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.20/22,544.40 = 9,263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.20x = 22,544.40 × 9,263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.20x = 208,834,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,834,638.74/16,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.99

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