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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,521.33, 22,793.88 and 9,442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,521.33, 22,793.88 and 9,442.74 is: 13,027.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,521.33 : 22,793.88 = 9,442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,521.33/22,793.88 = 9,442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,521.33x = 22,793.88 × 9,442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,521.33x = 215,236,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,236,682.43/16,521.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.81

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