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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.76, 22,816.58 and 9,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.76, 22,816.58 and 9,081.76 is: 12,532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.76 : 22,816.58 = 9,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.76/22,816.58 = 9,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.76x = 22,816.58 × 9,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.76x = 207,214,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,214,703.58/16,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.82

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