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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.08, 22,568.82 and 9,643.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.08, 22,568.82 and 9,643.02 is: 13,305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.08 : 22,568.82 = 9,643.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.08/22,568.82 = 9,643.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.08x = 22,568.82 × 9,643.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.08x = 217,631,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,631,582.64/16,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.04

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