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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.25, 22,529.29 and 9,613.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.25, 22,529.29 and 9,613.23 is: 13,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.25 : 22,529.29 = 9,613.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.25/22,529.29 = 9,613.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.25x = 22,529.29 × 9,613.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.25x = 216,579,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,579,282.74/16,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.03

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