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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.24, 22,581.38 and 9,649.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.24, 22,581.38 and 9,649.94 is: 13,315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.24 : 22,581.38 = 9,649.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.24/22,581.38 = 9,649.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.24x = 22,581.38 × 9,649.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.24x = 217,908,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,908,873.34/16,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.35

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