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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.06, 22,772.88 and 9,428.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.06, 22,772.88 and 9,428.47 is: 13,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.06 : 22,772.88 = 9,428.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.06/22,772.88 = 9,428.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.06x = 22,772.88 × 9,428.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.06x = 214,713,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,713,358.96/16,502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.30

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