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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.08, 22,573.60 and 9,643.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.08, 22,573.60 and 9,643.59 is: 13,307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.08 : 22,573.60 = 9,643.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.08/22,573.60 = 9,643.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.08x = 22,573.60 × 9,643.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.08x = 217,690,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,690,543.22/16,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.83

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