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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.23, 22,858.25 and 9,393.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.23, 22,858.25 and 9,393.45 is: 12,963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.23 : 22,858.25 = 9,393.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.23/22,858.25 = 9,393.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.23x = 22,858.25 × 9,393.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.23x = 214,717,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,717,828.46/16,563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.52

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