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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.66, 22,546.08 and 9,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.66, 22,546.08 and 9,266.22 is: 12,786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.66 : 22,546.08 = 9,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.66/22,546.08 = 9,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.66x = 22,546.08 × 9,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.66x = 208,916,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,916,937.42/16,338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.66

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