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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.95, 22,778.21 and 9,794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.95, 22,778.21 and 9,794.25 is: 13,513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.95 : 22,778.21 = 9,794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.95/22,778.21 = 9,794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.95x = 22,778.21 × 9,794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.95x = 223,095,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,095,507.78/16,508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.61

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