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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.62, 22,598.33 and 9,660.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.62, 22,598.33 and 9,660.91 is: 13,333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.62 : 22,598.33 = 9,660.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.62/22,598.33 = 9,660.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.62x = 22,598.33 × 9,660.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.62x = 218,320,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,320,432.28/16,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.67

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