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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.43, 22,588.41 and 9,653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.43, 22,588.41 and 9,653.71 is: 13,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.43 : 22,588.41 = 9,653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.43/22,588.41 = 9,653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.43x = 22,588.41 × 9,653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.43x = 218,061,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,061,850.18/16,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.73

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