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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.46, 22,542.04 and 9,619.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.46, 22,542.04 and 9,619.54 is: 13,274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.46 : 22,542.04 = 9,619.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.46/22,542.04 = 9,619.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.46x = 22,542.04 × 9,619.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.46x = 216,844,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,844,055.46/16,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.44

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