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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.30, 22,593.75 and 9,657.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.30, 22,593.75 and 9,657.59 is: 13,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.30 : 22,593.75 = 9,657.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.30/22,593.75 = 9,657.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.30x = 22,593.75 × 9,657.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.30x = 218,201,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,201,174.06/16,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.09

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