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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.93, 22,729.47 and 9,203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.93, 22,729.47 and 9,203.08 is: 12,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.93 : 22,729.47 = 9,203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.93/22,729.47 = 9,203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.93x = 22,729.47 × 9,203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.93x = 209,181,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,181,084.75/16,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.02

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