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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.15, 22,682.51 and 9,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.15, 22,682.51 and 9,266.45 is: 12,788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.15 : 22,682.51 = 9,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.15/22,682.51 = 9,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.15x = 22,682.51 × 9,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.15x = 210,186,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,186,253.33/16,435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.82

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