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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.40, 22,554.72 and 9,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.40, 22,554.72 and 9,625.50 is: 13,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.40 : 22,554.72 = 9,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.40/22,554.72 = 9,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.40x = 22,554.72 × 9,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.40x = 217,100,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,100,457.36/16,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.12

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