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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.21, 22,540.52 and 9,618.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.21, 22,540.52 and 9,618.45 is: 13,274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.21 : 22,540.52 = 9,618.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.21/22,540.52 = 9,618.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.21x = 22,540.52 × 9,618.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.21x = 216,804,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,804,816.50/16,332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.68

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