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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.85, 22,545.52 and 9,623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.85, 22,545.52 and 9,623.03 is: 13,277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.85 : 22,545.52 = 9,623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.85/22,545.52 = 9,623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.85x = 22,545.52 × 9,623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.85x = 216,956,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,956,175.78/16,339.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.73

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