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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,526.96, 22,806.12 and 9,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,526.96, 22,806.12 and 9,812.24 is: 13,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,526.96 : 22,806.12 = 9,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,526.96/22,806.12 = 9,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,526.96x = 22,806.12 × 9,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,526.96x = 223,779,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,779,122.91/16,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.25

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