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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.58, 22,787.02 and 9,342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.58, 22,787.02 and 9,342.39 is: 12,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.58 : 22,787.02 = 9,342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.58/22,787.02 = 9,342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.58x = 22,787.02 × 9,342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.58x = 212,885,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,885,227.78/16,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.31

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