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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.52, 22,827.44 and 9,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.52, 22,827.44 and 9,089.52 is: 12,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.52 : 22,827.44 = 9,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.52/22,827.44 = 9,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.52x = 22,827.44 × 9,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.52x = 207,490,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,490,472.43/16,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.62

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