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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.59, 22,581.25 and 9,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.59, 22,581.25 and 9,652.14 is: 13,320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.59 : 22,581.25 = 9,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.59/22,581.25 = 9,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.59x = 22,581.25 × 9,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.59x = 217,957,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,957,362.24/16,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.47

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