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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.99, 22,580.60 and 9,648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.99, 22,580.60 and 9,648.90 is: 13,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.99 : 22,580.60 = 9,648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.99/22,580.60 = 9,648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.99x = 22,580.60 × 9,648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.99x = 217,877,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,877,951.34/16,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.29

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