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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.62, 22,789.62 and 9,805.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.62, 22,789.62 and 9,805.53 is: 13,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.62 : 22,789.62 = 9,805.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.62/22,789.62 = 9,805.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.62x = 22,789.62 × 9,805.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.62x = 223,464,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,464,302.60/16,519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.21

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