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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.38, 22,825.03 and 9,827.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.38, 22,825.03 and 9,827.19 is: 13,557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.38 : 22,825.03 = 9,827.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.38/22,825.03 = 9,827.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.38x = 22,825.03 × 9,827.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.38x = 224,305,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,305,906.57/16,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.01

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