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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.46, 22,601.82 and 9,667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.46, 22,601.82 and 9,667.06 is: 13,341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.46 : 22,601.82 = 9,667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.46/22,601.82 = 9,667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.46x = 22,601.82 × 9,667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.46x = 218,493,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,493,150.05/16,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.09

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