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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.52, 22,917.60 and 9,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.52, 22,917.60 and 9,897.60 is: 13,658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.52 : 22,917.60 = 9,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.52/22,917.60 = 9,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.52x = 22,917.60 × 9,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.52x = 226,829,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,829,237.76/16,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,658.22

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