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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.54, 22,795.17 and 9,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.54, 22,795.17 and 9,445.46 is: 13,032.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.54 : 22,795.17 = 9,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.54/22,795.17 = 9,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.54x = 22,795.17 × 9,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.54x = 215,310,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,310,866.43/16,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.92

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