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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.25, 22,531.57 and 9,618.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.25, 22,531.57 and 9,618.55 is: 13,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.25 : 22,531.57 = 9,618.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.25/22,531.57 = 9,618.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.25x = 22,531.57 × 9,618.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.25x = 216,720,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,720,952.25/16,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.70

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