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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.28, 22,734.45 and 9,759.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.28, 22,734.45 and 9,759.77 is: 13,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.28 : 22,734.45 = 9,759.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.28/22,734.45 = 9,759.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.28x = 22,734.45 × 9,759.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.28x = 221,883,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,883,075.09/16,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,467.63

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