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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.60, 22,789.76 and 9,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.60, 22,789.76 and 9,440.60 is: 13,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.60 : 22,789.76 = 9,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.60/22,789.76 = 9,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.60x = 22,789.76 × 9,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.60x = 215,148,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,148,847.10/16,514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.80

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