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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.52, 22,810.33 and 9,455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.52, 22,810.33 and 9,455.48 is: 13,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.52 : 22,810.33 = 9,455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.52/22,810.33 = 9,455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.52x = 22,810.33 × 9,455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.52x = 215,682,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,682,677.54/16,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,048.33

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