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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.33, 22,843.49 and 9,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.33, 22,843.49 and 9,384.59 is: 12,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.33 : 22,843.49 = 9,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.33/22,843.49 = 9,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.33x = 22,843.49 × 9,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.33x = 214,376,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,376,626.68/16,553.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,950.67

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