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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.96, 22,543.98 and 9,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.96, 22,543.98 and 9,615.92 is: 13,266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.96 : 22,543.98 = 9,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.96/22,543.98 = 9,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.96x = 22,543.98 × 9,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.96x = 216,781,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,781,108.16/16,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.12

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