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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.80, 22,828.68 and 9,468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.80, 22,828.68 and 9,468.07 is: 13,066.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.80 : 22,828.68 = 9,468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.80/22,828.68 = 9,468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.80x = 22,828.68 × 9,468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.80x = 216,143,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,143,483.18/16,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.51

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