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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.70, 22,767.93 and 9,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.70, 22,767.93 and 9,328.50 is: 12,873.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.70 : 22,767.93 = 9,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.70/22,767.93 = 9,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.70x = 22,767.93 × 9,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.70x = 212,390,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,390,635.01/16,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.17

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