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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,534.36, 22,817.82 and 9,463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,534.36, 22,817.82 and 9,463.06 is: 13,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,534.36 : 22,817.82 = 9,463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,534.36/22,817.82 = 9,463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,534.36x = 22,817.82 × 9,463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,534.36x = 215,926,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,926,399.73/16,534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.25

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