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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.71, 22,798.44 and 9,806.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.71, 22,798.44 and 9,806.18 is: 13,531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.71 : 22,798.44 = 9,806.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.71/22,798.44 = 9,806.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.71x = 22,798.44 × 9,806.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.71x = 223,565,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,565,606.36/16,521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.63

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