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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.58, 22,717.62 and 9,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.58, 22,717.62 and 9,752.32 is: 13,456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.58 : 22,717.62 = 9,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.58/22,717.62 = 9,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.58x = 22,717.62 × 9,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.58x = 221,549,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,549,499.88/16,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.13

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