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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.33, 22,704.23 and 9,737.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.33, 22,704.23 and 9,737.79 is: 13,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.33 : 22,704.23 = 9,737.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.33/22,704.23 = 9,737.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.33x = 22,704.23 × 9,737.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.33x = 221,088,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,088,963.06/16,453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.34

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