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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.72, 22,719.51 and 9,752.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.72, 22,719.51 and 9,752.65 is: 13,456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.72 : 22,719.51 = 9,752.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.72/22,719.51 = 9,752.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.72x = 22,719.51 × 9,752.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.72x = 221,575,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,575,527.63/16,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.78

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