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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.88, 22,796.54 and 9,350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.88, 22,796.54 and 9,350.63 is: 12,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.88 : 22,796.54 = 9,350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.88/22,796.54 = 9,350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.88x = 22,796.54 × 9,350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.88x = 213,161,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,161,850.08/16,519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.36

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