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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.58, 22,580.58 and 9,650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.58, 22,580.58 and 9,650.68 is: 13,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.58 : 22,580.58 = 9,650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.58/22,580.58 = 9,650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.58x = 22,580.58 × 9,650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.58x = 217,917,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,917,951.79/16,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.63

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