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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.47, 22,437.69 and 9,546.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.47, 22,437.69 and 9,546.77 is: 13,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.47 : 22,437.69 = 9,546.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.47/22,437.69 = 9,546.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.47x = 22,437.69 × 9,546.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.47x = 214,207,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,207,539.76/16,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.95

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