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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.62, 22,797.78 and 9,446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.62, 22,797.78 and 9,446.04 is: 13,035.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.62 : 22,797.78 = 9,446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.62/22,797.78 = 9,446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.62x = 22,797.78 × 9,446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.62x = 215,348,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,348,741.79/16,519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.94

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