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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.86, 22,804.29 and 9,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.86, 22,804.29 and 9,451.28 is: 13,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.86 : 22,804.29 = 9,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.86/22,804.29 = 9,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.86x = 22,804.29 × 9,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.86x = 215,529,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,529,787.00/16,524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.76

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