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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.39, 22,825.02 and 9,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.39, 22,825.02 and 9,466.66 is: 13,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.39 : 22,825.02 = 9,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.39/22,825.02 = 9,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.39x = 22,825.02 × 9,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.39x = 216,076,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,076,703.83/16,540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.58

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