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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.08, 22,706.62 and 9,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.08, 22,706.62 and 9,739.52 is: 13,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.08 : 22,706.62 = 9,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.08/22,706.62 = 9,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.08x = 22,706.62 × 9,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.08x = 221,151,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,151,579.62/16,455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.71

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