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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.39, 22,812.41 and 9,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.39, 22,812.41 and 9,363.66 is: 12,918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.39 : 22,812.41 = 9,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.39/22,812.41 = 9,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.39x = 22,812.41 × 9,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.39x = 213,607,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,607,604.20/16,535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.21

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