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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.94, 22,802.76 and 9,352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.94, 22,802.76 and 9,352.84 is: 12,907.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.94 : 22,802.76 = 9,352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.94/22,802.76 = 9,352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.94x = 22,802.76 × 9,352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.94x = 213,270,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,270,565.84/16,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.54

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