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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.10, 22,569.72 and 9,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.10, 22,569.72 and 9,644.84 is: 13,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.10 : 22,569.72 = 9,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.10/22,569.72 = 9,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.10x = 22,569.72 × 9,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.10x = 217,681,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,681,338.24/16,357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.06

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