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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.44, 22,792.29 and 9,442.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.44, 22,792.29 and 9,442.41 is: 13,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.44 : 22,792.29 = 9,442.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.44/22,792.29 = 9,442.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.44x = 22,792.29 × 9,442.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.44x = 215,214,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,214,026.14/16,516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.29

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