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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,516.76, 22,793.13 and 9,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,516.76, 22,793.13 and 9,346.52 is: 12,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,516.76 : 22,793.13 = 9,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,516.76/22,793.13 = 9,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,516.76x = 22,793.13 × 9,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,516.76x = 213,036,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,036,502.39/16,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.21

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