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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.70, 22,597.69 and 9,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.70, 22,597.69 and 9,661.24 is: 13,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.70 : 22,597.69 = 9,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.70/22,597.69 = 9,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.70x = 22,597.69 × 9,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.70x = 218,321,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,321,783.20/16,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.24

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