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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.02, 22,564.56 and 9,637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.02, 22,564.56 and 9,637.74 is: 13,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.02 : 22,564.56 = 9,637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.02/22,564.56 = 9,637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.02x = 22,564.56 × 9,637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.02x = 217,471,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,471,362.49/16,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.98

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