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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.07, 22,682.39 and 9,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.07, 22,682.39 and 9,266.36 is: 12,788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.07 : 22,682.39 = 9,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.07/22,682.39 = 9,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.07x = 22,682.39 × 9,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.07x = 210,183,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,183,226.98/16,435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.71

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