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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.62, 22,596.95 and 9,659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.62, 22,596.95 and 9,659.91 is: 13,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.62 : 22,596.95 = 9,659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.62/22,596.95 = 9,659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.62x = 22,596.95 × 9,659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.62x = 218,284,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,284,503.27/16,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.29

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