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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.92, 22,821.56 and 9,462.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.92, 22,821.56 and 9,462.19 is: 13,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.92 : 22,821.56 = 9,462.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.92/22,821.56 = 9,462.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.92x = 22,821.56 × 9,462.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.92x = 215,941,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,941,867.93/16,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.96

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