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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495.64, 22,765.26 and 9,424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495.64, 22,765.26 and 9,424.28 is: 13,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495.64 : 22,765.26 = 9,424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495.64/22,765.26 = 9,424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495.64x = 22,765.26 × 9,424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495.64x = 214,546,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,546,184.51/16,495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.24

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