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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.84, 22,313.52 and 9,713.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.84, 22,313.52 and 9,713.83 is: 13,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.84 : 22,313.52 = 9,713.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.84/22,313.52 = 9,713.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.84x = 22,313.52 × 9,713.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.84x = 216,749,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,749,684.20/16,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.59

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