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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.39, 22,735.13 and 9,761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.39, 22,735.13 and 9,761.63 is: 13,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.39 : 22,735.13 = 9,761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.39/22,735.13 = 9,761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.39x = 22,735.13 × 9,761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.39x = 221,931,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,931,927.06/16,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,470.52

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