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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.99, 22,788.32 and 9,440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.99, 22,788.32 and 9,440.07 is: 13,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.99 : 22,788.32 = 9,440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.99/22,788.32 = 9,440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.99x = 22,788.32 × 9,440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.99x = 215,123,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,123,288.78/16,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.52

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