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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.46, 22,777.51 and 9,430.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.46, 22,777.51 and 9,430.87 is: 13,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.46 : 22,777.51 = 9,430.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.46/22,777.51 = 9,430.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.46x = 22,777.51 × 9,430.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.46x = 214,811,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,811,574.69/16,509.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.43

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