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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.54, 22,521.29 and 9,949.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.54, 22,521.29 and 9,949.65 is: 13,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.54 : 22,521.29 = 9,949.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.54/22,521.29 = 9,949.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.54x = 22,521.29 × 9,949.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.54x = 224,078,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,078,903.30/16,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.35

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