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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.18, 22,785.62 and 9,435.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.18, 22,785.62 and 9,435.23 is: 13,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.18 : 22,785.62 = 9,435.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.18/22,785.62 = 9,435.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.18x = 22,785.62 × 9,435.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.18x = 214,987,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,987,565.39/16,510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,021.52

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