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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.08, 22,549.52 and 9,628.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.08, 22,549.52 and 9,628.18 is: 13,284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.08 : 22,549.52 = 9,628.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.08/22,549.52 = 9,628.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.08x = 22,549.52 × 9,628.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.08x = 217,110,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,110,837.47/16,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.57

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