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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.61, 22,682.92 and 9,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.61, 22,682.92 and 9,976.32 is: 13,767.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.61 : 22,682.92 = 9,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.61/22,682.92 = 9,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.61x = 22,682.92 × 9,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.61x = 226,292,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,292,068.45/16,436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.56

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