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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495.85, 22,763.99 and 9,325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495.85, 22,763.99 and 9,325.65 is: 12,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495.85 : 22,763.99 = 9,325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495.85/22,763.99 = 9,325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495.85x = 22,763.99 × 9,325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495.85x = 212,288,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,288,956.72/16,495.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.24

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