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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.82, 22,833.74 and 9,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.82, 22,833.74 and 9,474.52 is: 13,075.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.82 : 22,833.74 = 9,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.82/22,833.74 = 9,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.82x = 22,833.74 × 9,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.82x = 216,338,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,338,726.30/16,545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.13

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