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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.37, 22,913.57 and 9,887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.37, 22,913.57 and 9,887.09 is: 13,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.37 : 22,913.57 = 9,887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.37/22,913.57 = 9,887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.37x = 22,913.57 × 9,887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.37x = 226,548,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,548,528.81/16,600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.20

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