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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.59, 22,547.90 and 9,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.59, 22,547.90 and 9,266.39 is: 12,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.59 : 22,547.90 = 9,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.59/22,547.90 = 9,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.59x = 22,547.90 × 9,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.59x = 208,937,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,937,588.75/16,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.98

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