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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.55, 22,825.73 and 9,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.55, 22,825.73 and 9,369.41 is: 12,930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.55 : 22,825.73 = 9,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.55/22,825.73 = 9,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.55x = 22,825.73 × 9,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.55x = 213,863,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,863,532.21/16,539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.43

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