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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.54, 22,793.79 and 9,444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.54, 22,793.79 and 9,444.46 is: 13,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.54 : 22,793.79 = 9,444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.54/22,793.79 = 9,444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.54x = 22,793.79 × 9,444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.54x = 215,275,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,275,037.90/16,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.54

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