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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.96, 22,789.14 and 9,799.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.96, 22,789.14 and 9,799.43 is: 13,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.96 : 22,789.14 = 9,799.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.96/22,789.14 = 9,799.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.96x = 22,789.14 × 9,799.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.96x = 223,320,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,320,582.19/16,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.32

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