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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.50, 22,590.66 and 9,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.50, 22,590.66 and 9,655.44 is: 13,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.50 : 22,590.66 = 9,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.50/22,590.66 = 9,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.50x = 22,590.66 × 9,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.50x = 218,122,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,122,762.19/16,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.95

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