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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.96, 22,804.74 and 9,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.96, 22,804.74 and 9,811.24 is: 13,538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.96 : 22,804.74 = 9,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.96/22,804.74 = 9,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.96x = 22,804.74 × 9,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.96x = 223,742,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,742,777.28/16,525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,538.87

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