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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.87, 22,598.91 and 9,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.87, 22,598.91 and 9,667.76 is: 13,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.87 : 22,598.91 = 9,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.87/22,598.91 = 9,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.87x = 22,598.91 × 9,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.87x = 218,480,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,480,725.15/16,379.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,338.37

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