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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.66, 22,735.29 and 9,401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.66, 22,735.29 and 9,401.15 is: 12,974.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.66 : 22,735.29 = 9,401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.66/22,735.29 = 9,401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.66x = 22,735.29 × 9,401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.66x = 213,737,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,737,710.90/16,473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,974.51

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