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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.07, 22,788.91 and 9,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.07, 22,788.91 and 9,440.13 is: 13,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.07 : 22,788.91 = 9,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.07/22,788.91 = 9,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.07x = 22,788.91 × 9,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.07x = 215,130,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,130,272.96/16,514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.09

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