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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.39, 22,813.78 and 9,364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.39, 22,813.78 and 9,364.66 is: 12,919.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.39 : 22,813.78 = 9,364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.39/22,813.78 = 9,364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.39x = 22,813.78 × 9,364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.39x = 213,643,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,643,293.01/16,536.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.58

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