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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.65, 22,586.71 and 9,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.65, 22,586.71 and 9,652.56 is: 13,320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.65 : 22,586.71 = 9,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.65/22,586.71 = 9,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.65x = 22,586.71 × 9,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.65x = 218,019,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,019,573.48/16,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.97

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