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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.80, 22,735.89 and 9,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.80, 22,735.89 and 9,306.27 is: 12,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.80 : 22,735.89 = 9,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.80/22,735.89 = 9,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.80x = 22,735.89 × 9,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.80x = 211,586,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,586,331.03/16,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.03

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