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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.42, 22,610.67 and 9,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.42, 22,610.67 and 9,671.10 is: 13,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.42 : 22,610.67 = 9,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.42/22,610.67 = 9,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.42x = 22,610.67 × 9,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.42x = 218,670,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,670,050.64/16,383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.03

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