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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.47, 22,813.88 and 9,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.47, 22,813.88 and 9,364.73 is: 12,919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.47 : 22,813.88 = 9,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.47/22,813.88 = 9,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.47x = 22,813.88 × 9,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.47x = 213,645,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,645,891.82/16,536.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.68

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