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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,538.50, 22,823.13 and 9,086.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,538.50, 22,823.13 and 9,086.50 is: 12,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,538.50 : 22,823.13 = 9,086.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,538.50/22,823.13 = 9,086.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,538.50x = 22,823.13 × 9,086.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,538.50x = 207,382,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,382,370.75/16,538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.37

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