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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,531.36, 22,812.72 and 9,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,531.36, 22,812.72 and 9,079.20 is: 12,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,531.36 : 22,812.72 = 9,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,531.36/22,812.72 = 9,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,531.36x = 22,812.72 × 9,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,531.36x = 207,121,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,121,247.42/16,531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.99

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