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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.62, 22,513.00 and 9,143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.62, 22,513.00 and 9,143.76 is: 12,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.62 : 22,513.00 = 9,143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.62/22,513.00 = 9,143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.62x = 22,513.00 × 9,143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.62x = 205,853,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,853,402.15/16,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.27

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