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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.14, 22,795.39 and 9,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.14, 22,795.39 and 9,445.20 is: 13,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.14 : 22,795.39 = 9,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.14/22,795.39 = 9,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.14x = 22,795.39 × 9,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.14x = 215,307,017.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,307,017.63/16,520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.00

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