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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.58, 22,546.76 and 9,168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.58, 22,546.76 and 9,168.55 is: 12,651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.58 : 22,546.76 = 9,168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.58/22,546.76 = 9,168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.58x = 22,546.76 × 9,168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.58x = 206,721,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,721,175.69/16,339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.56

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