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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.96, 22,543.60 and 9,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.96, 22,543.60 and 9,962.54 is: 13,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.96 : 22,543.60 = 9,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.96/22,543.60 = 9,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.96x = 22,543.60 × 9,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.96x = 224,591,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,591,516.74/16,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.29

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