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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.55, 22,796.44 and 9,251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.55, 22,796.44 and 9,251.66 is: 12,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.55 : 22,796.44 = 9,251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.55/22,796.44 = 9,251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.55x = 22,796.44 × 9,251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.55x = 210,904,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,904,774.98/16,519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.98

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