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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.09, 22,734.18 and 9,759.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.09, 22,734.18 and 9,759.57 is: 13,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.09 : 22,734.18 = 9,759.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.09/22,734.18 = 9,759.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.09x = 22,734.18 × 9,759.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.09x = 221,875,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,875,821.10/16,475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.36

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