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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,523.06, 22,803.62 and 9,810.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,523.06, 22,803.62 and 9,810.33 is: 13,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,523.06 : 22,803.62 = 9,810.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,523.06/22,803.62 = 9,810.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,523.06x = 22,803.62 × 9,810.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,523.06x = 223,711,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,711,037.39/16,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.32

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