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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.34, 22,548.99 and 9,266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.34, 22,548.99 and 9,266.61 is: 12,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.34 : 22,548.99 = 9,266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.34/22,548.99 = 9,266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.34x = 22,548.99 × 9,266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.34x = 208,952,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,952,696.22/16,340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.54

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