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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.96, 22,783.14 and 9,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.96, 22,783.14 and 9,440.76 is: 13,026.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.96 : 22,783.14 = 9,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.96/22,783.14 = 9,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.96x = 22,783.14 × 9,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.96x = 215,090,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,090,156.79/16,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.32

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