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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.14, 22,544.24 and 9,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.14, 22,544.24 and 9,265.20 is: 12,783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.14 : 22,544.24 = 9,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.14/22,544.24 = 9,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.14x = 22,544.24 × 9,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.14x = 208,876,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,876,892.45/16,340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.05

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