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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.37, 22,787.62 and 9,803.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.37, 22,787.62 and 9,803.22 is: 13,526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.37 : 22,787.62 = 9,803.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.37/22,787.62 = 9,803.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.37x = 22,787.62 × 9,803.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.37x = 223,392,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,392,052.14/16,515.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.31

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