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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.62, 22,595.57 and 9,658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.62, 22,595.57 and 9,658.91 is: 13,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.62 : 22,595.57 = 9,658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.62/22,595.57 = 9,658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.62x = 22,595.57 × 9,658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.62x = 218,248,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,248,528.73/16,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.91

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