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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.88, 22,589.82 and 9,655.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.88, 22,589.82 and 9,655.78 is: 13,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.88 : 22,589.82 = 9,655.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.88/22,589.82 = 9,655.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.88x = 22,589.82 × 9,655.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.88x = 218,122,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,122,332.16/16,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.61

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