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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.44, 22,705.72 and 9,283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.44, 22,705.72 and 9,283.35 is: 12,811.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.44 : 22,705.72 = 9,283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.44/22,705.72 = 9,283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.44x = 22,705.72 × 9,283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.44x = 210,785,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,785,032.23/16,453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.00

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