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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.76, 22,805.48 and 9,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.76, 22,805.48 and 9,452.16 is: 13,043.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.76 : 22,805.48 = 9,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.76/22,805.48 = 9,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.76x = 22,805.48 × 9,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.76x = 215,561,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,561,069.47/16,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,043.95

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