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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,489.54, 22,754.76 and 9,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,489.54, 22,754.76 and 9,319.60 is: 12,860.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,489.54 : 22,754.76 = 9,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,489.54/22,754.76 = 9,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,489.54x = 22,754.76 × 9,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,489.54x = 212,065,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,065,261.30/16,489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.59

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