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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.64, 22,827.96 and 9,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.64, 22,827.96 and 9,371.44 is: 12,932.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.64 : 22,827.96 = 9,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.64/22,827.96 = 9,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.64x = 22,827.96 × 9,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.64x = 213,930,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,930,857.46/16,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.87

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