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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.36, 22,802.82 and 9,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.36, 22,802.82 and 9,451.56 is: 13,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.36 : 22,802.82 = 9,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.36/22,802.82 = 9,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.36x = 22,802.82 × 9,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.36x = 215,522,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,522,221.40/16,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.70

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