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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.54, 22,596.82 and 9,659.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.54, 22,596.82 and 9,659.81 is: 13,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.54 : 22,596.82 = 9,659.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.54/22,596.82 = 9,659.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.54x = 22,596.82 × 9,659.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.54x = 218,280,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,280,987.80/16,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.14

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