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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.94, 22,983.35 and 9,486.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.94, 22,983.35 and 9,486.11 is: 13,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.94 : 22,983.35 = 9,486.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.94/22,983.35 = 9,486.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.94x = 22,983.35 × 9,486.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.94x = 218,022,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,022,586.27/16,653.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.35

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