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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.68, 22,512.50 and 9,507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.68, 22,512.50 and 9,507.27 is: 13,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.68 : 22,512.50 = 9,507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.68/22,512.50 = 9,507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.68x = 22,512.50 × 9,507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.68x = 214,032,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,032,415.88/16,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,119.81

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