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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.06, 22,818.39 and 9,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.06, 22,818.39 and 9,083.06 is: 12,534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.06 : 22,818.39 = 9,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.06/22,818.39 = 9,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.06x = 22,818.39 × 9,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.06x = 207,260,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,260,862.52/16,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.63

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