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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.74, 22,840.92 and 9,480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.74, 22,840.92 and 9,480.54 is: 13,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.74 : 22,840.92 = 9,480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.74/22,840.92 = 9,480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.74x = 22,840.92 × 9,480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.74x = 216,544,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,544,255.70/16,552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.08

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