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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.68, 22,566.06 and 9,637.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.68, 22,566.06 and 9,637.59 is: 13,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.68 : 22,566.06 = 9,637.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.68/22,566.06 = 9,637.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.68x = 22,566.06 × 9,637.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.68x = 217,482,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,482,434.20/16,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.31

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