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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.54, 22,800.66 and 9,449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.54, 22,800.66 and 9,449.46 is: 13,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.54 : 22,800.66 = 9,449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.54/22,800.66 = 9,449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.54x = 22,800.66 × 9,449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.54x = 215,453,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,453,924.64/16,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.42

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