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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.84, 22,787.72 and 9,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.84, 22,787.72 and 9,439.41 is: 13,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.84 : 22,787.72 = 9,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.84/22,787.72 = 9,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.84x = 22,787.72 × 9,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.84x = 215,102,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,102,632.05/16,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.39

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