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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.13, 22,303.30 and 9,792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.13, 22,303.30 and 9,792.50 is: 13,513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.13 : 22,303.30 = 9,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.13/22,303.30 = 9,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.13x = 22,303.30 × 9,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.13x = 218,404,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,404,929.25/16,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.37

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