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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.91, 22,541.70 and 9,958.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.91, 22,541.70 and 9,958.83 is: 13,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.91 : 22,541.70 = 9,958.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.91/22,541.70 = 9,958.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.91x = 22,541.70 × 9,958.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.91x = 224,488,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,488,958.21/16,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.58

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