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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.84, 22,787.94 and 9,436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.84, 22,787.94 and 9,436.91 is: 13,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.84 : 22,787.94 = 9,436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.84/22,787.94 = 9,436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.84x = 22,787.94 × 9,436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.84x = 215,047,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,047,738.87/16,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.85

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