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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.53, 22,555.59 and 9,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.53, 22,555.59 and 9,631.24 is: 13,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.53 : 22,555.59 = 9,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.53/22,555.59 = 9,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.53x = 22,555.59 × 9,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.53x = 217,238,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,238,300.63/16,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.01

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