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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.73, 22,572.40 and 9,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.73, 22,572.40 and 9,638.52 is: 13,306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.73 : 22,572.40 = 9,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.73/22,572.40 = 9,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.73x = 22,572.40 × 9,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.73x = 217,564,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,564,535.55/16,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.11

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