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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.61, 22,820.93 and 9,465.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.61, 22,820.93 and 9,465.31 is: 13,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.61 : 22,820.93 = 9,465.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.61/22,820.93 = 9,465.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.61x = 22,820.93 × 9,465.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.61x = 216,007,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,007,176.94/16,536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.36

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