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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.72, 22,547.72 and 9,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.72, 22,547.72 and 9,625.44 is: 13,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.72 : 22,547.72 = 9,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.72/22,547.72 = 9,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.72x = 22,547.72 × 9,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.72x = 217,031,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,031,726.00/16,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.09

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