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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.08, 22,805.99 and 9,452.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.08, 22,805.99 and 9,452.87 is: 13,045.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.08 : 22,805.99 = 9,452.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.08/22,805.99 = 9,452.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.08x = 22,805.99 × 9,452.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.08x = 215,582,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,582,058.69/16,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.75

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