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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.86, 22,805.67 and 9,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.86, 22,805.67 and 9,452.28 is: 13,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.86 : 22,805.67 = 9,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.86/22,805.67 = 9,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.86x = 22,805.67 × 9,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.86x = 215,565,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,565,578.43/16,525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.14

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