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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.30, 22,413.30 and 9,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.30, 22,413.30 and 9,783.44 is: 13,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.30 : 22,413.30 = 9,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.30/22,413.30 = 9,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.30x = 22,413.30 × 9,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.30x = 219,279,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,279,175.75/16,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.51

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