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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.36, 22,794.54 and 9,445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.36, 22,794.54 and 9,445.56 is: 13,034.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.36 : 22,794.54 = 9,445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.36/22,794.54 = 9,445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.36x = 22,794.54 × 9,445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.36x = 215,307,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,307,195.24/16,518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.42

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