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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.79, 22,562.89 and 9,633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.79, 22,562.89 and 9,633.03 is: 13,295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.79 : 22,562.89 = 9,633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.79/22,562.89 = 9,633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.79x = 22,562.89 × 9,633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.79x = 217,348,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,348,887.56/16,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.31

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