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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.18, 22,979.34 and 9,483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.18, 22,979.34 and 9,483.07 is: 13,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.18 : 22,979.34 = 9,483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.18/22,979.34 = 9,483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.18x = 22,979.34 × 9,483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.18x = 217,914,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,914,632.33/16,652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.26

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