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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.18, 22,564.42 and 9,637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.18, 22,564.42 and 9,637.09 is: 13,299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.18 : 22,564.42 = 9,637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.18/22,564.42 = 9,637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.18x = 22,564.42 × 9,637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.18x = 217,455,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,455,346.34/16,351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.06

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