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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.21, 22,546.79 and 9,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.21, 22,546.79 and 9,266.29 is: 12,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.21 : 22,546.79 = 9,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.21/22,546.79 = 9,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.21x = 22,546.79 × 9,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.21x = 208,925,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,925,026.76/16,339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.73

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