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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.07, 22,896.32 and 9,877.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.07, 22,896.32 and 9,877.32 is: 13,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.07 : 22,896.32 = 9,877.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.07/22,896.32 = 9,877.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.07x = 22,896.32 × 9,877.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.07x = 226,154,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,154,230.08/16,595.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.80

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