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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.09, 22,735.73 and 9,207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.09, 22,735.73 and 9,207.18 is: 12,705.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.09 : 22,735.73 = 9,207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.09/22,735.73 = 9,207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.09x = 22,735.73 × 9,207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.09x = 209,331,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,331,912.51/16,475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.97

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