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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.28, 22,803.51 and 9,450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.28, 22,803.51 and 9,450.71 is: 13,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.28 : 22,803.51 = 9,450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.28/22,803.51 = 9,450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.28x = 22,803.51 × 9,450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.28x = 215,509,366.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,509,366.93/16,524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.98

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