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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.58, 22,798.38 and 9,350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.58, 22,798.38 and 9,350.36 is: 12,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.58 : 22,798.38 = 9,350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.58/22,798.38 = 9,350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.58x = 22,798.38 × 9,350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.58x = 213,172,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,172,946.42/16,520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.48

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