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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.29, 22,547.49 and 9,624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.29, 22,547.49 and 9,624.47 is: 13,279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.29 : 22,547.49 = 9,624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.29/22,547.49 = 9,624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.29x = 22,547.49 × 9,624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.29x = 217,007,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,007,528.34/16,341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.71

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