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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.95, 22,537.08 and 9,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.95, 22,537.08 and 9,610.92 is: 13,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.95 : 22,537.08 = 9,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.95/22,537.08 = 9,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.95x = 22,537.08 × 9,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.95x = 216,602,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,602,072.91/16,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.23

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