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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.82, 22,774.79 and 9,794.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.82, 22,774.79 and 9,794.73 is: 13,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.82 : 22,774.79 = 9,794.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.82/22,774.79 = 9,794.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.82x = 22,774.79 × 9,794.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.82x = 223,072,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,072,943.34/16,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.35

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