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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.57, 22,628.79 and 9,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.57, 22,628.79 and 9,680.76 is: 13,361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.57 : 22,628.79 = 9,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.57/22,628.79 = 9,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.57x = 22,628.79 × 9,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.57x = 219,063,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,063,885.08/16,395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.16

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