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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.42, 22,823.63 and 9,463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.42, 22,823.63 and 9,463.69 is: 13,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.42 : 22,823.63 = 9,463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.42/22,823.63 = 9,463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.42x = 22,823.63 × 9,463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.42x = 215,995,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,995,725.59/16,537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.03

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