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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.49, 22,427.82 and 9,083.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.49, 22,427.82 and 9,083.79 is: 12,534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.49 : 22,427.82 = 9,083.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.49/22,427.82 = 9,083.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.49x = 22,427.82 × 9,083.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.49x = 203,729,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,729,557.00/16,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.51

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