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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.47, 22,788.57 and 9,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.47, 22,788.57 and 9,440.04 is: 13,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.47 : 22,788.57 = 9,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.47/22,788.57 = 9,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.47x = 22,788.57 × 9,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.47x = 215,125,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,125,133.20/16,513.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.25

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