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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.91, 22,811.29 and 9,456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.91, 22,811.29 and 9,456.35 is: 13,049.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.91 : 22,811.29 = 9,456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.91/22,811.29 = 9,456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.91x = 22,811.29 × 9,456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.91x = 215,711,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,711,404.49/16,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.77

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