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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512, 22,786.92 and 9,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512, 22,786.92 and 9,060 is: 12,503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512 : 22,786.92 = 9,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512/22,786.92 = 9,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512x = 22,786.92 × 9,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512x = 206,449,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,449,495.20/16,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.00

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