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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.70, 22,540.80 and 9,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.70, 22,540.80 and 9,620.44 is: 13,277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.70 : 22,540.80 = 9,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.70/22,540.80 = 9,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.70x = 22,540.80 × 9,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.70x = 216,852,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,852,413.95/16,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.19

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