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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,517.67, 22,794.41 and 9,444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,517.67, 22,794.41 and 9,444.25 is: 13,033.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,517.67 : 22,794.41 = 9,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,517.67/22,794.41 = 9,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,517.67x = 22,794.41 × 9,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,517.67x = 215,276,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,276,030.53/16,517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.07

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