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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.99, 22,789.70 and 9,441.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.99, 22,789.70 and 9,441.07 is: 13,028.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.99 : 22,789.70 = 9,441.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.99/22,789.70 = 9,441.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.99x = 22,789.70 × 9,441.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.99x = 215,159,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,159,152.98/16,513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.90

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