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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.84, 22,598.10 and 9,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.84, 22,598.10 and 9,664.52 is: 13,335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.84 : 22,598.10 = 9,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.84/22,598.10 = 9,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.84x = 22,598.10 × 9,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.84x = 218,399,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,399,789.41/16,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.89

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