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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.16, 22,554.33 and 9,631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.16, 22,554.33 and 9,631.56 is: 13,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.16 : 22,554.33 = 9,631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.16/22,554.33 = 9,631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.16x = 22,554.33 × 9,631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.16x = 217,233,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,233,382.65/16,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.13

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