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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.08, 22,550.90 and 9,629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.08, 22,550.90 and 9,629.18 is: 13,285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.08 : 22,550.90 = 9,629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.08/22,550.90 = 9,629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.08x = 22,550.90 × 9,629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.08x = 217,146,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,146,675.26/16,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.95

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