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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.93, 22,565.45 and 9,637.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.93, 22,565.45 and 9,637.84 is: 13,300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.93 : 22,565.45 = 9,637.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.93/22,565.45 = 9,637.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.93x = 22,565.45 × 9,637.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.93x = 217,482,196.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,482,196.63/16,351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.09

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