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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.65, 22,583.35 and 9,561.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.65, 22,583.35 and 9,561.11 is: 13,191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.65 : 22,583.35 = 9,561.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.65/22,583.35 = 9,561.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.65x = 22,583.35 × 9,561.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.65x = 215,921,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,921,780.60/16,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.18

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