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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.42, 22,542.62 and 9,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.42, 22,542.62 and 9,624.14 is: 13,279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.42 : 22,542.62 = 9,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.42/22,542.62 = 9,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.42x = 22,542.62 × 9,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.42x = 216,953,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,953,330.85/16,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.53

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