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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.57, 22,793.52 and 9,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.57, 22,793.52 and 9,805.44 is: 13,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.57 : 22,793.52 = 9,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.57/22,793.52 = 9,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.57x = 22,793.52 × 9,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.57x = 223,500,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,500,492.75/16,524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.34

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