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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495.56, 22,762.62 and 9,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495.56, 22,762.62 and 9,421.02 is: 13,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495.56 : 22,762.62 = 9,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495.56/22,762.62 = 9,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495.56x = 22,762.62 × 9,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495.56x = 214,447,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,447,098.27/16,495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,000.29

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