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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.99, 22,579.85 and 9,648.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.99, 22,579.85 and 9,648.29 is: 13,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.99 : 22,579.85 = 9,648.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.99/22,579.85 = 9,648.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.99x = 22,579.85 × 9,648.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.99x = 217,857,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,857,021.53/16,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.01

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