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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.96, 22,597.64 and 9,658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.96, 22,597.64 and 9,658.19 is: 13,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.96 : 22,597.64 = 9,658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.96/22,597.64 = 9,658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.96x = 22,597.64 × 9,658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.96x = 218,252,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,252,300.67/16,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.05

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