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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.68, 22,793.40 and 9,801.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.68, 22,793.40 and 9,801.84 is: 13,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.68 : 22,793.40 = 9,801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.68/22,793.40 = 9,801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.68x = 22,793.40 × 9,801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.68x = 223,417,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,417,259.86/16,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.31

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