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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.04, 22,553.34 and 9,623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.04, 22,553.34 and 9,623.22 is: 13,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.04 : 22,553.34 = 9,623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.04/22,553.34 = 9,623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.04x = 22,553.34 × 9,623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.04x = 217,035,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,035,752.55/16,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.45

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