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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.57, 22,795.83 and 9,447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.57, 22,795.83 and 9,447.84 is: 13,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.57 : 22,795.83 = 9,447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.57/22,795.83 = 9,447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.57x = 22,795.83 × 9,447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.57x = 215,371,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,371,354.51/16,521.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.77

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