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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.48, 22,546.38 and 9,623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.48, 22,546.38 and 9,623.64 is: 13,278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.48 : 22,546.38 = 9,623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.48/22,546.38 = 9,623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.48x = 22,546.38 × 9,623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.48x = 216,978,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,978,244.42/16,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.57

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