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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.08, 22,535.73 and 9,615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.08, 22,535.73 and 9,615.72 is: 13,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.08 : 22,535.73 = 9,615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.08/22,535.73 = 9,615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.08x = 22,535.73 × 9,615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.08x = 216,697,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,697,269.68/16,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.82

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