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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.54, 22,594.14 and 9,659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.54, 22,594.14 and 9,659.45 is: 13,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.54 : 22,594.14 = 9,659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.54/22,594.14 = 9,659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.54x = 22,594.14 × 9,659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.54x = 218,247,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,247,022.11/16,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,329.25

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