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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.53, 22,561.11 and 9,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.53, 22,561.11 and 9,635.24 is: 13,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.53 : 22,561.11 = 9,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.53/22,561.11 = 9,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.53x = 22,561.11 × 9,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.53x = 217,381,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,381,596.71/16,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.52

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