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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.05, 22,799.48 and 9,807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.05, 22,799.48 and 9,807.33 is: 13,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.05 : 22,799.48 = 9,807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.05/22,799.48 = 9,807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.05x = 22,799.48 × 9,807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.05x = 223,601,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,601,932.40/16,520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.18

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