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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.28, 22,804.86 and 9,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.28, 22,804.86 and 9,451.32 is: 13,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.28 : 22,804.86 = 9,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.28/22,804.86 = 9,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.28x = 22,804.86 × 9,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.28x = 215,536,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,536,029.42/16,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.02

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