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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.96, 22,540.84 and 9,960.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.96, 22,540.84 and 9,960.55 is: 13,745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.96 : 22,540.84 = 9,960.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.96/22,540.84 = 9,960.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.96x = 22,540.84 × 9,960.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.96x = 224,519,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,519,163.86/16,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.54

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