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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.08, 22,731.11 and 9,302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.08, 22,731.11 and 9,302.57 is: 12,836.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.08 : 22,731.11 = 9,302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.08/22,731.11 = 9,302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.08x = 22,731.11 × 9,302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.08x = 211,457,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,457,628.30/16,473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.56

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