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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.96, 22,565.05 and 9,636.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.96, 22,565.05 and 9,636.87 is: 13,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.96 : 22,565.05 = 9,636.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.96/22,565.05 = 9,636.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.96x = 22,565.05 × 9,636.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.96x = 217,456,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,456,513.92/16,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.31

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