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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.79, 22,838.70 and 9,097.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.79, 22,838.70 and 9,097.79 is: 12,554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.79 : 22,838.70 = 9,097.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.79/22,838.70 = 9,097.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.79x = 22,838.70 × 9,097.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.79x = 207,781,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,781,582.28/16,549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.94

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