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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.08, 22,542.62 and 9,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.08, 22,542.62 and 9,623.18 is: 13,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.08 : 22,542.62 = 9,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.08/22,542.62 = 9,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.08x = 22,542.62 × 9,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.08x = 216,931,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,931,689.93/16,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.67

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