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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.21, 22,785.47 and 9,437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.21, 22,785.47 and 9,437.79 is: 13,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.21 : 22,785.47 = 9,437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.21/22,785.47 = 9,437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.21x = 22,785.47 × 9,437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.21x = 215,044,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,044,366.98/16,511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.14

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