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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,506.33, 22,778.38 and 9,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,506.33, 22,778.38 and 9,335.30 is: 12,882.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,506.33 : 22,778.38 = 9,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,506.33/22,778.38 = 9,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,506.33x = 22,778.38 × 9,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,506.33x = 212,642,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,642,873.58/16,506.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.50

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