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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.08, 22,545.38 and 9,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.08, 22,545.38 and 9,625.18 is: 13,280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.08 : 22,545.38 = 9,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.08/22,545.38 = 9,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.08x = 22,545.38 × 9,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.08x = 217,003,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,003,340.67/16,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.43

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