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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.31, 22,790.41 and 9,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.31, 22,790.41 and 9,803.18 is: 13,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.31 : 22,790.41 = 9,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.31/22,790.41 = 9,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.31x = 22,790.41 × 9,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.31x = 223,418,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,418,523.97/16,522.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.23

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