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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.19, 22,831.49 and 9,472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.19, 22,831.49 and 9,472.89 is: 13,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.19 : 22,831.49 = 9,472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.19/22,831.49 = 9,472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.19x = 22,831.49 × 9,472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.19x = 216,280,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,280,216.99/16,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.88

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