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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.19, 22,788.34 and 9,439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.19, 22,788.34 and 9,439.07 is: 13,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.19 : 22,788.34 = 9,439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.19/22,788.34 = 9,439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.19x = 22,788.34 × 9,439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.19x = 215,100,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,100,598.90/16,512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.78

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