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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.79, 22,541.28 and 9,619.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.79, 22,541.28 and 9,619.97 is: 13,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.79 : 22,541.28 = 9,619.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.79/22,541.28 = 9,619.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.79x = 22,541.28 × 9,619.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.79x = 216,846,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,846,324.66/16,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.50

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