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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.32, 22,833.45 and 9,475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.32, 22,833.45 and 9,475.32 is: 13,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.32 : 22,833.45 = 9,475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.32/22,833.45 = 9,475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.32x = 22,833.45 × 9,475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.32x = 216,354,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,354,245.45/16,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.30

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