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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.72, 22,593.33 and 9,658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.72, 22,593.33 and 9,658.98 is: 13,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.72 : 22,593.33 = 9,658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.72/22,593.33 = 9,658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.72x = 22,593.33 × 9,658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.72x = 218,228,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,228,522.60/16,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.60

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