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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.41, 22,781.37 and 9,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.41, 22,781.37 and 9,798.52 is: 13,519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.41 : 22,781.37 = 9,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.41/22,781.37 = 9,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.41x = 22,781.37 × 9,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.41x = 223,223,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,223,709.57/16,511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.36

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