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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.52, 22,821.92 and 9,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.52, 22,821.92 and 9,085.52 is: 12,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.52 : 22,821.92 = 9,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.52/22,821.92 = 9,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.52x = 22,821.92 × 9,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.52x = 207,349,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,349,010.60/16,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.10

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