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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.42, 22,539.86 and 9,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.42, 22,539.86 and 9,622.14 is: 13,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.42 : 22,539.86 = 9,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.42/22,539.86 = 9,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.42x = 22,539.86 × 9,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.42x = 216,881,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,881,688.50/16,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.77

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