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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.28, 22,541.97 and 9,620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.28, 22,541.97 and 9,620.46 is: 13,274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.28 : 22,541.97 = 9,620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.28/22,541.97 = 9,620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.28x = 22,541.97 × 9,620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.28x = 216,864,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,864,120.71/16,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.19

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