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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.24, 22,772.68 and 9,428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.24, 22,772.68 and 9,428.06 is: 13,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.24 : 22,772.68 = 9,428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.24/22,772.68 = 9,428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.24x = 22,772.68 × 9,428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.24x = 214,702,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,702,055.97/16,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.48

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