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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.52, 22,713.16 and 9,385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.52, 22,713.16 and 9,385.06 is: 12,951.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.52 : 22,713.16 = 9,385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.52/22,713.16 = 9,385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.52x = 22,713.16 × 9,385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.52x = 213,164,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,164,289.14/16,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.61

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