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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.48, 22,731.80 and 9,399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.48, 22,731.80 and 9,399.02 is: 12,970.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.48 : 22,731.80 = 9,399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.48/22,731.80 = 9,399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.48x = 22,731.80 × 9,399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.48x = 213,656,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,656,642.84/16,472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.52

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