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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.28, 22,826.34 and 9,468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.28, 22,826.34 and 9,468.36 is: 13,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.28 : 22,826.34 = 9,468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.28/22,826.34 = 9,468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.28x = 22,826.34 × 9,468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.28x = 216,128,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,128,004.60/16,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.98

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