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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.03, 22,588.05 and 9,651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.03, 22,588.05 and 9,651.25 is: 13,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.03 : 22,588.05 = 9,651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.03/22,588.05 = 9,651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.03x = 22,588.05 × 9,651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.03x = 218,002,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,002,917.56/16,366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.45

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