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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.08, 22,548.84 and 9,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.08, 22,548.84 and 9,169.44 is: 12,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.08 : 22,548.84 = 9,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.08/22,548.84 = 9,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.08x = 22,548.84 × 9,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.08x = 206,760,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,760,235.45/16,339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,654.34

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