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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.76, 22,806.86 and 9,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.76, 22,806.86 and 9,453.16 is: 13,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.76 : 22,806.86 = 9,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.76/22,806.86 = 9,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.76x = 22,806.86 × 9,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.76x = 215,596,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,596,896.68/16,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.32

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