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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.57, 22,795.29 and 9,446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.57, 22,795.29 and 9,446.45 is: 13,035.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.57 : 22,795.29 = 9,446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.57/22,795.29 = 9,446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.57x = 22,795.29 × 9,446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.57x = 215,334,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,334,453.24/16,519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.11

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