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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.71, 22,787.54 and 9,439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.71, 22,787.54 and 9,439.29 is: 13,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.71 : 22,787.54 = 9,439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.71/22,787.54 = 9,439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.71x = 22,787.54 × 9,439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.71x = 215,098,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,098,198.45/16,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.22

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