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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.07, 22,462.47 and 9,475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.07, 22,462.47 and 9,475.14 is: 13,075.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.07 : 22,462.47 = 9,475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.07/22,462.47 = 9,475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.07x = 22,462.47 × 9,475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.07x = 212,835,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,835,048.00/16,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.76

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