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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.72, 22,791.62 and 9,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.72, 22,791.62 and 9,441.10 is: 13,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.72 : 22,791.62 = 9,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.72/22,791.62 = 9,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.72x = 22,791.62 × 9,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.72x = 215,177,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,177,963.58/16,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.52

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