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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.50, 22,719.63 and 9,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.50, 22,719.63 and 9,011.50 is: 12,435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.50 : 22,719.63 = 9,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.50/22,719.63 = 9,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.50x = 22,719.63 × 9,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.50x = 204,737,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,737,945.75/16,463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.87

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