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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.80, 22,431.84 and 9,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.80, 22,431.84 and 9,545.52 is: 13,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.80 : 22,431.84 = 9,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.80/22,431.84 = 9,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.80x = 22,431.84 × 9,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.80x = 214,123,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,123,577.36/16,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.94

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