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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.96, 22,545.36 and 9,616.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.96, 22,545.36 and 9,616.92 is: 13,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.96 : 22,545.36 = 9,616.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.96/22,545.36 = 9,616.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.96x = 22,545.36 × 9,616.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.96x = 216,816,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,816,923.49/16,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.50

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