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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.72, 22,506.93 and 9,937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.72, 22,506.93 and 9,937.67 is: 13,710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.72 : 22,506.93 = 9,937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.72/22,506.93 = 9,937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.72x = 22,506.93 × 9,937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.72x = 223,666,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,666,330.52/16,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.32

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