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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.96, 22,810.26 and 9,815.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.96, 22,810.26 and 9,815.24 is: 13,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.96 : 22,810.26 = 9,815.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.96/22,810.26 = 9,815.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.96x = 22,810.26 × 9,815.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.96x = 223,888,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,888,176.36/16,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.39

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