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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.95, 22,766.38 and 9,329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.95, 22,766.38 and 9,329.85 is: 12,873.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.95 : 22,766.38 = 9,329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.95/22,766.38 = 9,329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.95x = 22,766.38 × 9,329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.95x = 212,406,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,406,910.44/16,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.97

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