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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.62, 22,796.39 and 9,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.62, 22,796.39 and 9,445.04 is: 13,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.62 : 22,796.39 = 9,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.62/22,796.39 = 9,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.62x = 22,796.39 × 9,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.62x = 215,312,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,312,815.41/16,518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.55

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