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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.24, 22,786.20 and 9,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.24, 22,786.20 and 9,059.76 is: 12,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.24 : 22,786.20 = 9,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.24/22,786.20 = 9,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.24x = 22,786.20 × 9,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.24x = 206,437,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,437,503.31/16,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.09

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