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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.52, 22,605.36 and 9,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.52, 22,605.36 and 9,667.36 is: 13,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.52 : 22,605.36 = 9,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.52/22,605.36 = 9,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.52x = 22,605.36 × 9,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.52x = 218,534,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,534,153.05/16,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.91

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