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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.08, 22,804.61 and 9,451.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.08, 22,804.61 and 9,451.87 is: 13,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.08 : 22,804.61 = 9,451.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.08/22,804.61 = 9,451.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.08x = 22,804.61 × 9,451.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.08x = 215,546,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,546,047.84/16,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.36

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