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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.73, 22,729.40 and 9,397.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.73, 22,729.40 and 9,397.27 is: 12,968.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.73 : 22,729.40 = 9,397.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.73/22,729.40 = 9,397.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.73x = 22,729.40 × 9,397.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.73x = 213,594,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,594,261.75/16,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.11

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