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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.52, 22,704.26 and 9,379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.52, 22,704.26 and 9,379.06 is: 12,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.52 : 22,704.26 = 9,379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.52/22,704.26 = 9,379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.52x = 22,704.26 × 9,379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.52x = 212,944,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,944,616.80/16,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.98

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