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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,534.43, 22,818.65 and 9,364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,534.43, 22,818.65 and 9,364.25 is: 12,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,534.43 : 22,818.65 = 9,364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,534.43/22,818.65 = 9,364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,534.43x = 22,818.65 × 9,364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,534.43x = 213,679,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,679,496.44/16,534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.31

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