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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.96, 22,586.94 and 9,657.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.96, 22,586.94 and 9,657.29 is: 13,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.96 : 22,586.94 = 9,657.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.96/22,586.94 = 9,657.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.96x = 22,586.94 × 9,657.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.96x = 218,128,629.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,128,629.79/16,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.56

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