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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.72, 22,791.68 and 9,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.72, 22,791.68 and 9,442.30 is: 13,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.72 : 22,791.68 = 9,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.72/22,791.68 = 9,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.72x = 22,791.68 × 9,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.72x = 215,205,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,205,880.06/16,515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.37

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