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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.73, 22,561.99 and 9,634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.73, 22,561.99 and 9,634.64 is: 13,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.73 : 22,561.99 = 9,634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.73/22,561.99 = 9,634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.73x = 22,561.99 × 9,634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.73x = 217,376,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,376,651.33/16,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.24

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