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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.58, 22,794.54 and 9,447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.58, 22,794.54 and 9,447.50 is: 13,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.58 : 22,794.54 = 9,447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.58/22,794.54 = 9,447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.58x = 22,794.54 × 9,447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.58x = 215,351,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,351,416.65/16,522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.76

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