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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.14, 22,786.57 and 9,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.14, 22,786.57 and 9,341.93 is: 12,891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.14 : 22,786.57 = 9,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.14/22,786.57 = 9,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.14x = 22,786.57 × 9,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.14x = 212,870,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,870,541.88/16,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.76

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