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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.31, 22,560.45 and 9,634.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.31, 22,560.45 and 9,634.22 is: 13,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.31 : 22,560.45 = 9,634.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.31/22,560.45 = 9,634.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.31x = 22,560.45 × 9,634.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.31x = 217,352,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,352,338.60/16,348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.10

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