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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.68, 22,799.04 and 9,713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.68, 22,799.04 and 9,713.88 is: 13,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.68 : 22,799.04 = 9,713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.68/22,799.04 = 9,713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.68x = 22,799.04 × 9,713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.68x = 221,467,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,467,138.68/16,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.83

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