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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.96, 22,794.18 and 9,448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.96, 22,794.18 and 9,448.76 is: 13,037.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.96 : 22,794.18 = 9,448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.96/22,794.18 = 9,448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.96x = 22,794.18 × 9,448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.96x = 215,376,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,376,736.22/16,519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.36

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