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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.16, 22,793.88 and 9,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.16, 22,793.88 and 9,441.24 is: 13,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.16 : 22,793.88 = 9,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.16/22,793.88 = 9,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.16x = 22,793.88 × 9,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.16x = 215,202,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,202,491.61/16,516.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.81

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