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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.84, 22,598.08 and 9,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.84, 22,598.08 and 9,661.76 is: 13,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.84 : 22,598.08 = 9,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.84/22,598.08 = 9,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.84x = 22,598.08 × 9,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.84x = 218,337,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,337,225.42/16,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.89

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