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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.77, 22,594.82 and 9,661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.77, 22,594.82 and 9,661.50 is: 13,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.77 : 22,594.82 = 9,661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.77/22,594.82 = 9,661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.77x = 22,594.82 × 9,661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.77x = 218,299,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,299,805.12/16,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.29

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