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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.36, 22,793.13 and 9,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.36, 22,793.13 and 9,442.44 is: 13,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.36 : 22,793.13 = 9,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.36/22,793.13 = 9,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.36x = 22,793.13 × 9,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.36x = 215,222,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,222,762.44/16,515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.67

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