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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.49, 22,895.90 and 9,879.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.49, 22,895.90 and 9,879.93 is: 13,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.49 : 22,895.90 = 9,879.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.49/22,895.90 = 9,879.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.49x = 22,895.90 × 9,879.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.49x = 226,209,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,209,889.29/16,599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.52

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