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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.49, 22,722.31 and 9,750.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.49, 22,722.31 and 9,750.91 is: 13,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.49 : 22,722.31 = 9,750.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.49/22,722.31 = 9,750.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.49x = 22,722.31 × 9,750.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.49x = 221,563,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,563,199.80/16,466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.40

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