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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.98, 22,548.33 and 9,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.98, 22,548.33 and 9,266.88 is: 12,787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.98 : 22,548.33 = 9,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.98/22,548.33 = 9,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.98x = 22,548.33 × 9,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.98x = 208,952,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,952,668.31/16,339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.82

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