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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.18, 22,561.66 and 9,635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.18, 22,561.66 and 9,635.09 is: 13,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.18 : 22,561.66 = 9,635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.18/22,561.66 = 9,635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.18x = 22,561.66 × 9,635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.18x = 217,383,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,383,656.97/16,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.30

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