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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.19, 22,801.73 and 9,352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.19, 22,801.73 and 9,352.09 is: 12,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.19 : 22,801.73 = 9,352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.19/22,801.73 = 9,352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.19x = 22,801.73 × 9,352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.19x = 213,243,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,243,865.46/16,522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.51

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