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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.11, 22,548.41 and 9,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.11, 22,548.41 and 9,265.99 is: 12,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.11 : 22,548.41 = 9,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.11/22,548.41 = 9,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.11x = 22,548.41 × 9,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.11x = 208,933,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,933,341.58/16,339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.31

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