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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,517.06, 22,794.01 and 9,345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,517.06, 22,794.01 and 9,345.53 is: 12,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,517.06 : 22,794.01 = 9,345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,517.06/22,794.01 = 9,345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,517.06x = 22,794.01 × 9,345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,517.06x = 213,022,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,022,009.68/16,517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.09

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