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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.38, 22,785.30 and 9,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.38, 22,785.30 and 9,437.34 is: 13,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.38 : 22,785.30 = 9,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.38/22,785.30 = 9,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.38x = 22,785.30 × 9,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.38x = 215,032,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,032,708.55/16,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.31

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