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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.06, 22,570.72 and 9,640.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.06, 22,570.72 and 9,640.97 is: 13,304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.06 : 22,570.72 = 9,640.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.06/22,570.72 = 9,640.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.06x = 22,570.72 × 9,640.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.06x = 217,603,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,603,634.40/16,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.97

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