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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.88, 22,783.57 and 9,436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.88, 22,783.57 and 9,436.29 is: 13,022.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.88 : 22,783.57 = 9,436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.88/22,783.57 = 9,436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.88x = 22,783.57 × 9,436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.88x = 214,992,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,992,373.76/16,509.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.04

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