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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.52, 22,595.85 and 9,662.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.52, 22,595.85 and 9,662.25 is: 13,333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.52 : 22,595.85 = 9,662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.52/22,595.85 = 9,662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.52x = 22,595.85 × 9,662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.52x = 218,326,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,326,751.66/16,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.32

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