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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.98, 22,547.34 and 9,625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.98, 22,547.34 and 9,625.17 is: 13,281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.98 : 22,547.34 = 9,625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.98/22,547.34 = 9,625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.98x = 22,547.34 × 9,625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.98x = 217,021,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,021,980.55/16,339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.66

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