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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.58, 22,606.53 and 9,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.58, 22,606.53 and 9,666.84 is: 13,341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.58 : 22,606.53 = 9,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.58/22,606.53 = 9,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.58x = 22,606.53 × 9,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.58x = 218,533,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,533,708.47/16,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.84

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