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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.53, 22,538.45 and 9,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.53, 22,538.45 and 9,958.28 is: 13,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.53 : 22,538.45 = 9,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.53/22,538.45 = 9,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.53x = 22,538.45 × 9,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.53x = 224,444,108.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,444,108.07/16,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.67

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