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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.14, 22,531.46 and 9,616.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.14, 22,531.46 and 9,616.93 is: 13,271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.14 : 22,531.46 = 9,616.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.14/22,531.46 = 9,616.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.14x = 22,531.46 × 9,616.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.14x = 216,683,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,683,473.62/16,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.37

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