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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.69, 22,824.77 and 9,087.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.69, 22,824.77 and 9,087.69 is: 12,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.69 : 22,824.77 = 9,087.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.69/22,824.77 = 9,087.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.69x = 22,824.77 × 9,087.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.69x = 207,424,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,424,434.08/16,539.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.01

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