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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.06, 22,788.68 and 9,440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.06, 22,788.68 and 9,440.93 is: 13,028.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.06 : 22,788.68 = 9,440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.06/22,788.68 = 9,440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.06x = 22,788.68 × 9,440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.06x = 215,146,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,146,342.44/16,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.07

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