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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.02, 22,784.16 and 9,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.02, 22,784.16 and 9,437.07 is: 13,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.02 : 22,784.16 = 9,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.02/22,784.16 = 9,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.02x = 22,784.16 × 9,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.02x = 215,015,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,015,712.81/16,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,021.77

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