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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.64, 22,812.75 and 9,363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.64, 22,812.75 and 9,363.91 is: 12,918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.64 : 22,812.75 = 9,363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.64/22,812.75 = 9,363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.64x = 22,812.75 × 9,363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.64x = 213,616,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,616,537.85/16,535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.55

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