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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,471.52, 22,730.76 and 9,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,471.52, 22,730.76 and 9,019.52 is: 12,446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,471.52 : 22,730.76 = 9,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,471.52/22,730.76 = 9,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,471.52x = 22,730.76 × 9,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,471.52x = 205,020,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,020,544.44/16,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.97

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