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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.71, 22,781.99 and 9,434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.71, 22,781.99 and 9,434.12 is: 13,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.71 : 22,781.99 = 9,434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.71/22,781.99 = 9,434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.71x = 22,781.99 × 9,434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.71x = 214,927,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,927,866.42/16,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.91

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