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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.26, 22,827.96 and 9,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.26, 22,827.96 and 9,467.52 is: 13,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.26 : 22,827.96 = 9,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.26/22,827.96 = 9,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.26x = 22,827.96 × 9,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.26x = 216,124,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,124,167.86/16,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.76

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