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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.28, 22,766.34 and 9,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.28, 22,766.34 and 9,423.52 is: 13,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.28 : 22,766.34 = 9,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.28/22,766.34 = 9,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.28x = 22,766.34 × 9,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.28x = 214,539,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,539,060.32/16,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.51

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