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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.96, 22,544.98 and 9,963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.96, 22,544.98 and 9,963.54 is: 13,749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.96 : 22,544.98 = 9,963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.96/22,544.98 = 9,963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.96x = 22,544.98 × 9,963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.96x = 224,627,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,627,810.03/16,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.67

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