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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.94, 22,982.70 and 9,943.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.94, 22,982.70 and 9,943.49 is: 13,722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.94 : 22,982.70 = 9,943.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.94/22,982.70 = 9,943.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.94x = 22,982.70 × 9,943.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.94x = 228,528,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,528,197.91/16,653.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.17

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