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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.36, 22,799.52 and 9,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.36, 22,799.52 and 9,447.96 is: 13,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.36 : 22,799.52 = 9,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.36/22,799.52 = 9,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.36x = 22,799.52 × 9,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.36x = 215,408,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,408,952.98/16,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.21

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