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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.49, 22,787.63 and 9,439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.49, 22,787.63 and 9,439.57 is: 13,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.49 : 22,787.63 = 9,439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.49/22,787.63 = 9,439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.49x = 22,787.63 × 9,439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.49x = 215,105,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,105,428.52/16,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.83

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