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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.36, 22,795.92 and 9,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.36, 22,795.92 and 9,446.56 is: 13,035.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.36 : 22,795.92 = 9,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.36/22,795.92 = 9,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.36x = 22,795.92 × 9,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.36x = 215,343,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,343,026.04/16,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.80

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