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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546, 22,833.48 and 9,093.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546, 22,833.48 and 9,093.84 is: 12,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546 : 22,833.48 = 9,093.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546/22,833.48 = 9,093.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546x = 22,833.48 × 9,093.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546x = 207,644,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,644,013.76/16,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.50

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