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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.49, 22,910.53 and 9,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.49, 22,910.53 and 9,528.45 is: 13,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.49 : 22,910.53 = 9,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.49/22,910.53 = 9,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.49x = 22,910.53 × 9,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.49x = 218,301,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,301,839.58/16,602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,148.74

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