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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.69, 22,582.80 and 9,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.69, 22,582.80 and 9,653.24 is: 13,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.69 : 22,582.80 = 9,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.69/22,582.80 = 9,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.69x = 22,582.80 × 9,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.69x = 217,997,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,997,244.73/16,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.01

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