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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.34, 22,540.92 and 9,615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.34, 22,540.92 and 9,615.44 is: 13,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.34 : 22,540.92 = 9,615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.34/22,540.92 = 9,615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.34x = 22,540.92 × 9,615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.34x = 216,740,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,740,863.80/16,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.28

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