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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,517.19, 22,795.29 and 9,442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,517.19, 22,795.29 and 9,442.23 is: 13,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,517.19 : 22,795.29 = 9,442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,517.19/22,795.29 = 9,442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,517.19x = 22,795.29 × 9,442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,517.19x = 215,238,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,238,371.10/16,517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.17

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