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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.84, 22,541.04 and 9,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.84, 22,541.04 and 9,961.60 is: 13,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.84 : 22,541.04 = 9,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.84/22,541.04 = 9,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.84x = 22,541.04 × 9,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.84x = 224,544,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,544,824.06/16,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.69

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