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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.94, 22,798.62 and 9,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.94, 22,798.62 and 9,349.84 is: 12,903.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.94 : 22,798.62 = 9,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.94/22,798.62 = 9,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.94x = 22,798.62 × 9,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.94x = 213,163,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,163,477.72/16,519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.41

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