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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.54, 22,595.44 and 9,658.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.54, 22,595.44 and 9,658.81 is: 13,330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.54 : 22,595.44 = 9,658.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.54/22,595.44 = 9,658.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.54x = 22,595.44 × 9,658.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.54x = 218,245,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,245,013.53/16,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.76

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