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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.37, 22,590.99 and 9,656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.37, 22,590.99 and 9,656.01 is: 13,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.37 : 22,590.99 = 9,656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.37/22,590.99 = 9,656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.37x = 22,590.99 × 9,656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.37x = 218,138,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,138,825.35/16,370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.22

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