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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.02, 22,379.64 and 9,047.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.02, 22,379.64 and 9,047.58 is: 12,485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.02 : 22,379.64 = 9,047.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.02/22,379.64 = 9,047.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.02x = 22,379.64 × 9,047.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.02x = 202,481,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,481,583.27/16,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.75

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