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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.72, 22,550.48 and 9,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.72, 22,550.48 and 9,627.44 is: 13,286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.72 : 22,550.48 = 9,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.72/22,550.48 = 9,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.72x = 22,550.48 × 9,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.72x = 217,103,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,103,393.17/16,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.85

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