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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,538.76, 22,815.72 and 9,461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,538.76, 22,815.72 and 9,461.16 is: 13,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,538.76 : 22,815.72 = 9,461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,538.76/22,815.72 = 9,461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,538.76x = 22,815.72 × 9,461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,538.76x = 215,863,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,863,177.44/16,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.96

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