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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.01, 22,791.68 and 9,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.01, 22,791.68 and 9,441.98 is: 13,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.01 : 22,791.68 = 9,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.01/22,791.68 = 9,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.01x = 22,791.68 × 9,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.01x = 215,198,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,198,472.77/16,516.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.69

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