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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.41, 22,782.75 and 9,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.41, 22,782.75 and 9,799.52 is: 13,520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.41 : 22,782.75 = 9,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.41/22,782.75 = 9,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.41x = 22,782.75 × 9,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.41x = 223,260,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,260,014.28/16,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.74

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