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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.59, 22,798.15 and 9,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.59, 22,798.15 and 9,349.51 is: 12,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.59 : 22,798.15 = 9,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.59/22,798.15 = 9,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.59x = 22,798.15 × 9,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.59x = 213,151,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,151,531.41/16,519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.96

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