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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.80, 22,577.58 and 9,646.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.80, 22,577.58 and 9,646.71 is: 13,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.80 : 22,577.58 = 9,646.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.80/22,577.58 = 9,646.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.80x = 22,577.58 × 9,646.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.80x = 217,799,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,799,366.76/16,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.27

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