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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.30, 22,579.65 and 9,648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.30, 22,579.65 and 9,648.21 is: 13,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.30 : 22,579.65 = 9,648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.30/22,579.65 = 9,648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.30x = 22,579.65 × 9,648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.30x = 217,853,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,853,204.93/16,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.34

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