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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.28, 22,543.35 and 9,621.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.28, 22,543.35 and 9,621.46 is: 13,275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.28 : 22,543.35 = 9,621.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.28/22,543.35 = 9,621.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.28x = 22,543.35 × 9,621.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.28x = 216,899,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,899,940.29/16,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.57

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