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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.46, 22,564.37 and 9,636.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.46, 22,564.37 and 9,636.37 is: 13,298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.46 : 22,564.37 = 9,636.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.46/22,564.37 = 9,636.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.46x = 22,564.37 × 9,636.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.46x = 217,438,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,438,585.82/16,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.62

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