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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.16, 22,788.36 and 9,437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.16, 22,788.36 and 9,437.23 is: 13,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.16 : 22,788.36 = 9,437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.16/22,788.36 = 9,437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.16x = 22,788.36 × 9,437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.16x = 215,058,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,058,994.64/16,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.28

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