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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.99, 22,724.37 and 9,300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.99, 22,724.37 and 9,300.06 is: 12,830.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.99 : 22,724.37 = 9,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.99/22,724.37 = 9,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.99x = 22,724.37 × 9,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.99x = 211,338,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,338,004.46/16,470.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.92

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