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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.07, 22,795.59 and 9,806.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.07, 22,795.59 and 9,806.94 is: 13,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.07 : 22,795.59 = 9,806.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.07/22,795.59 = 9,806.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.07x = 22,795.59 × 9,806.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.07x = 223,554,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,554,983.39/16,526.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.41

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