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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.44, 22,577.37 and 9,645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.44, 22,577.37 and 9,645.62 is: 13,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.44 : 22,577.37 = 9,645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.44/22,577.37 = 9,645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.44x = 22,577.37 × 9,645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.44x = 217,772,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,772,582.56/16,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.30

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