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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.93, 22,787.12 and 9,439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.93, 22,787.12 and 9,439.81 is: 13,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.93 : 22,787.12 = 9,439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.93/22,787.12 = 9,439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.93x = 22,787.12 × 9,439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.93x = 215,106,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,106,049.88/16,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.52

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