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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.54, 22,548.12 and 9,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.54, 22,548.12 and 9,622.68 is: 13,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.54 : 22,548.12 = 9,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.54/22,548.12 = 9,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.54x = 22,548.12 × 9,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.54x = 216,973,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,973,343.36/16,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.85

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