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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.83, 22,577.70 and 9,646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.83, 22,577.70 and 9,646.74 is: 13,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.83 : 22,577.70 = 9,646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.83/22,577.70 = 9,646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.83x = 22,577.70 × 9,646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.83x = 217,801,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,801,201.70/16,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.36

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