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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.24, 22,727.48 and 9,302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.24, 22,727.48 and 9,302.31 is: 12,834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.24 : 22,727.48 = 9,302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.24/22,727.48 = 9,302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.24x = 22,727.48 × 9,302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.24x = 211,418,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,418,017.97/16,473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.03

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