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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.22, 23,312.70 and 9,818.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.22, 23,312.70 and 9,818.18 is: 13,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.22 : 23,312.70 = 9,818.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.22/23,312.70 = 9,818.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.22x = 23,312.70 × 9,818.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.22x = 228,888,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,888,284.89/16,892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.92

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