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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.77, 22,597.58 and 9,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.77, 22,597.58 and 9,663.50 is: 13,335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.77 : 22,597.58 = 9,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.77/22,597.58 = 9,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.77x = 22,597.58 × 9,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.77x = 218,371,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,371,666.01/16,375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.05

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