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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.47, 22,789.95 and 9,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.47, 22,789.95 and 9,441.04 is: 13,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.47 : 22,789.95 = 9,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.47/22,789.95 = 9,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.47x = 22,789.95 × 9,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.47x = 215,160,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,160,829.55/16,514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.62

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