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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.02, 22,561.80 and 9,635.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.02, 22,561.80 and 9,635.74 is: 13,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.02 : 22,561.80 = 9,635.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.02/22,561.80 = 9,635.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.02x = 22,561.80 × 9,635.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.02x = 217,399,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,399,638.73/16,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.22

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