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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,515.93, 22,791.26 and 9,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,515.93, 22,791.26 and 9,442.82 is: 13,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,515.93 : 22,791.26 = 9,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,515.93/22,791.26 = 9,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,515.93x = 22,791.26 × 9,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,515.93x = 215,213,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,213,604.58/16,515.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.67

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