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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.65, 22,557.87 and 9,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.65, 22,557.87 and 9,975.09 is: 13,761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.65 : 22,557.87 = 9,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.65/22,557.87 = 9,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.65x = 22,557.87 × 9,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.65x = 225,016,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,016,783.46/16,350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.95

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