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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.19, 22,837.91 and 9,743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.19, 22,837.91 and 9,743.13 is: 13,444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.19 : 22,837.91 = 9,743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.19/22,837.91 = 9,743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.19x = 22,837.91 × 9,743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.19x = 222,512,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,512,677.34/16,550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.72

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