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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.04, 22,794.96 and 9,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.04, 22,794.96 and 9,444.52 is: 13,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.04 : 22,794.96 = 9,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.04/22,794.96 = 9,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.04x = 22,794.96 × 9,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.04x = 215,287,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,287,455.62/16,518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.47

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