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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.21, 22,783.04 and 9,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.21, 22,783.04 and 9,436.26 is: 13,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.21 : 22,783.04 = 9,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.21/22,783.04 = 9,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.21x = 22,783.04 × 9,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.21x = 214,986,689.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,986,689.03/16,511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.65

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