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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.88, 22,594.53 and 9,658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.88, 22,594.53 and 9,658.15 is: 13,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.88 : 22,594.53 = 9,658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.88/22,594.53 = 9,658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.88x = 22,594.53 × 9,658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.88x = 218,221,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,221,392.26/16,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.85

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