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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.19, 22,787.01 and 9,436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.19, 22,787.01 and 9,436.23 is: 13,022.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.19 : 22,787.01 = 9,436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.19/22,787.01 = 9,436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.19x = 22,787.01 × 9,436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.19x = 215,023,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,023,467.37/16,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.89

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