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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.71, 22,538.74 and 9,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.71, 22,538.74 and 9,528.04 is: 13,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.71 : 22,538.74 = 9,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.71/22,538.74 = 9,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.71x = 22,538.74 × 9,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.71x = 214,749,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,749,855.94/16,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,148.45

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