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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.59, 22,809.62 and 9,356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.59, 22,809.62 and 9,356.92 is: 12,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.59 : 22,809.62 = 9,356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.59/22,809.62 = 9,356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.59x = 22,809.62 × 9,356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.59x = 213,427,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,427,755.94/16,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.21

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