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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.49, 22,838.58 and 9,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.49, 22,838.58 and 9,475.86 is: 13,076.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.49 : 22,838.58 = 9,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.49/22,838.58 = 9,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.49x = 22,838.58 × 9,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.49x = 216,415,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,415,186.68/16,549.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.85

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