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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.10, 22,577.58 and 9,646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.10, 22,577.58 and 9,646.28 is: 13,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.10 : 22,577.58 = 9,646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.10/22,577.58 = 9,646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.10x = 22,577.58 × 9,646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.10x = 217,789,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,789,545.51/16,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.80

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