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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,517.59, 22,795.39 and 9,347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,517.59, 22,795.39 and 9,347.51 is: 12,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,517.59 : 22,795.39 = 9,347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,517.59/22,795.39 = 9,347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,517.59x = 22,795.39 × 9,347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,517.59x = 213,080,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,080,022.00/16,517.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.19

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