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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.13, 22,592.11 and 9,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.13, 22,592.11 and 9,656.40 is: 13,327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.13 : 22,592.11 = 9,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.13/22,592.11 = 9,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.13x = 22,592.11 × 9,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.13x = 218,158,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,158,451.00/16,369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.43

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