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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.63, 22,538.36 and 9,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.63, 22,538.36 and 9,618.54 is: 13,273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.63 : 22,538.36 = 9,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.63/22,538.36 = 9,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.63x = 22,538.36 × 9,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.63x = 216,786,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,786,056.72/16,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.19

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