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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.27, 22,818.88 and 9,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.27, 22,818.88 and 9,366.92 is: 12,925.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.27 : 22,818.88 = 9,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.27/22,818.88 = 9,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.27x = 22,818.88 × 9,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.27x = 213,742,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,742,606.63/16,536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.68

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