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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.32, 22,786.72 and 9,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.32, 22,786.72 and 9,060.16 is: 12,502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.32 : 22,786.72 = 9,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.32/22,786.72 = 9,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.32x = 22,786.72 × 9,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.32x = 206,451,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,451,329.08/16,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.87

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