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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.94, 22,772.88 and 9,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.94, 22,772.88 and 9,332.82 is: 12,878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.94 : 22,772.88 = 9,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.94/22,772.88 = 9,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.94x = 22,772.88 × 9,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.94x = 212,535,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,535,189.92/16,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,878.63

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