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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.58, 22,716.24 and 9,751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.58, 22,716.24 and 9,751.32 is: 13,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.58 : 22,716.24 = 9,751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.58/22,716.24 = 9,751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.58x = 22,716.24 × 9,751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.58x = 221,513,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,513,325.44/16,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.75

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