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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.59, 22,550.01 and 9,267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.59, 22,550.01 and 9,267.01 is: 12,788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.59 : 22,550.01 = 9,267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.59/22,550.01 = 9,267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.59x = 22,550.01 × 9,267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.59x = 208,971,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,971,168.17/16,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.47

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