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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510, 22,784.18 and 9,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510, 22,784.18 and 9,437.08 is: 13,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510 : 22,784.18 = 9,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510/22,784.18 = 9,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510x = 22,784.18 × 9,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510x = 215,016,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,016,129.39/16,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.39

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