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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.41, 22,769.64 and 9,330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.41, 22,769.64 and 9,330.12 is: 12,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.41 : 22,769.64 = 9,330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.41/22,769.64 = 9,330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.41x = 22,769.64 × 9,330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.41x = 212,443,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,443,473.56/16,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.26

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