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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.62, 22,752.93 and 9,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.62, 22,752.93 and 9,035.62 is: 12,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.62 : 22,752.93 = 9,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.62/22,752.93 = 9,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.62x = 22,752.93 × 9,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.62x = 205,586,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,586,829.37/16,487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.16

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