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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.25, 22,539.67 and 9,619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.25, 22,539.67 and 9,619.16 is: 13,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.25 : 22,539.67 = 9,619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.25/22,539.67 = 9,619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.25x = 22,539.67 × 9,619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.25x = 216,812,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,812,555.33/16,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.31

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