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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.79, 22,799.34 and 9,808.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.79, 22,799.34 and 9,808.61 is: 13,531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.79 : 22,799.34 = 9,808.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.79/22,799.34 = 9,808.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.79x = 22,799.34 × 9,808.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.79x = 223,629,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,629,720.32/16,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,531.35

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