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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.58, 22,785.64 and 9,341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.58, 22,785.64 and 9,341.39 is: 12,890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.58 : 22,785.64 = 9,341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.58/22,785.64 = 9,341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.58x = 22,785.64 × 9,341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.58x = 212,849,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,849,583.25/16,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.93

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