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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.35, 22,567.79 and 9,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.35, 22,567.79 and 9,640.44 is: 13,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.35 : 22,567.79 = 9,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.35/22,567.79 = 9,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.35x = 22,567.79 × 9,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.35x = 217,563,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,563,450.18/16,350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.35

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