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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.59, 22,548.63 and 9,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.59, 22,548.63 and 9,266.01 is: 12,787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.59 : 22,548.63 = 9,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.59/22,548.63 = 9,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.59x = 22,548.63 × 9,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.59x = 208,935,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,935,950.37/16,339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.10

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