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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.33, 22,849.35 and 9,483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.33, 22,849.35 and 9,483.75 is: 13,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.33 : 22,849.35 = 9,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.33/22,849.35 = 9,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.33x = 22,849.35 × 9,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.33x = 216,697,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,697,487.50/16,557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.70

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