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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.72, 22,729.68 and 9,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.72, 22,729.68 and 9,397.80 is: 12,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.72 : 22,729.68 = 9,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.72/22,729.68 = 9,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.72x = 22,729.68 × 9,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.72x = 213,608,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,608,986.70/16,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.01

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