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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.50, 22,830.03 and 9,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.50, 22,830.03 and 9,091.50 is: 12,546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.50 : 22,830.03 = 9,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.50/22,830.03 = 9,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.50x = 22,830.03 × 9,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.50x = 207,559,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,559,217.75/16,543.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.27

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