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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,534.48, 22,811.12 and 9,457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,534.48, 22,811.12 and 9,457.12 is: 13,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,534.48 : 22,811.12 = 9,457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,534.48/22,811.12 = 9,457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,534.48x = 22,811.12 × 9,457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,534.48x = 215,727,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,727,499.17/16,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.13

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