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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.31, 22,950.81 and 9,827.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.31, 22,950.81 and 9,827.87 is: 13,558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.31 : 22,950.81 = 9,827.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.31/22,950.81 = 9,827.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.31x = 22,950.81 × 9,827.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.31x = 225,557,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,557,704.35/16,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.97

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