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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.21, 22,797.63 and 9,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.21, 22,797.63 and 9,349.13 is: 12,902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.21 : 22,797.63 = 9,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.21/22,797.63 = 9,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.21x = 22,797.63 × 9,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.21x = 213,138,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,138,006.56/16,519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.43

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