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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,528.64, 22,802.80 and 9,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,528.64, 22,802.80 and 9,453.44 is: 13,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,528.64 : 22,802.80 = 9,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,528.64/22,802.80 = 9,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,528.64x = 22,802.80 × 9,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,528.64x = 215,564,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,564,901.63/16,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.90

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