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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514, 22,788.72 and 9,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514, 22,788.72 and 9,440 is: 13,026.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514 : 22,788.72 = 9,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514/22,788.72 = 9,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514x = 22,788.72 × 9,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514x = 215,125,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,125,516.80/16,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.86

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