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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.68, 22,791.62 and 9,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.68, 22,791.62 and 9,442.24 is: 13,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.68 : 22,791.62 = 9,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.68/22,791.62 = 9,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.68x = 22,791.62 × 9,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.68x = 215,203,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,203,946.03/16,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.28

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