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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.75, 22,789.96 and 9,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.75, 22,789.96 and 9,440.72 is: 13,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.75 : 22,789.96 = 9,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.75/22,789.96 = 9,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.75x = 22,789.96 × 9,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.75x = 215,153,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,153,579.08/16,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.96

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