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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.66, 22,810.11 and 9,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.66, 22,810.11 and 9,358.46 is: 12,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.66 : 22,810.11 = 9,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.66/22,810.11 = 9,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.66x = 22,810.11 × 9,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.66x = 213,467,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,467,502.03/16,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.21

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