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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.99, 22,735.88 and 9,402.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.99, 22,735.88 and 9,402.07 is: 12,975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.99 : 22,735.88 = 9,402.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.99/22,735.88 = 9,402.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.99x = 22,735.88 × 9,402.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.99x = 213,764,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,764,335.27/16,474.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.08

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