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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.66, 22,587.68 and 9,652.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.66, 22,587.68 and 9,652.75 is: 13,320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.66 : 22,587.68 = 9,652.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.66/22,587.68 = 9,652.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.66x = 22,587.68 × 9,652.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.66x = 218,033,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,033,195.78/16,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.16

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