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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.82, 22,783.62 and 9,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.82, 22,783.62 and 9,436.48 is: 13,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.82 : 22,783.62 = 9,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.82/22,783.62 = 9,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.82x = 22,783.62 × 9,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.82x = 214,997,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,997,174.46/16,509.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.38

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