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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.28, 22,806.96 and 9,813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.28, 22,806.96 and 9,813.96 is: 13,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.28 : 22,806.96 = 9,813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.28/22,806.96 = 9,813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.28x = 22,806.96 × 9,813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.28x = 223,826,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,826,593.16/16,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.22

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