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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.88, 22,551.66 and 9,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.88, 22,551.66 and 9,269.44 is: 12,794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.88 : 22,551.66 = 9,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.88/22,551.66 = 9,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.88x = 22,551.66 × 9,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.88x = 209,041,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,041,259.27/16,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.10

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