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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.97, 22,818.31 and 9,463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.97, 22,818.31 and 9,463.39 is: 13,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.97 : 22,818.31 = 9,463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.97/22,818.31 = 9,463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.97x = 22,818.31 × 9,463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.97x = 215,938,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,938,566.67/16,536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.93

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