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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.54, 22,788.26 and 9,440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.54, 22,788.26 and 9,440.46 is: 13,026.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.54 : 22,788.26 = 9,440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.54/22,788.26 = 9,440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.54x = 22,788.26 × 9,440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.54x = 215,131,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,131,657.00/16,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.01

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