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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.54, 22,539.84 and 9,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.54, 22,539.84 and 9,959.28 is: 13,746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.54 : 22,539.84 = 9,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.54/22,539.84 = 9,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.54x = 22,539.84 × 9,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.54x = 224,480,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,480,415.22/16,330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.05

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