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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.26, 22,825.19 and 9,465.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.26, 22,825.19 and 9,465.53 is: 13,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.26 : 22,825.19 = 9,465.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.26/22,825.19 = 9,465.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.26x = 22,825.19 × 9,465.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.26x = 216,052,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,052,430.24/16,539.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.01

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