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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.14, 22,599.68 and 9,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.14, 22,599.68 and 9,663.06 is: 13,334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.14 : 22,599.68 = 9,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.14/22,599.68 = 9,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.14x = 22,599.68 × 9,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.14x = 218,382,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,382,063.82/16,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.57

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