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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.40, 22,732.65 and 9,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.40, 22,732.65 and 9,404.10 is: 12,975.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.40 : 22,732.65 = 9,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.40/22,732.65 = 9,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.40x = 22,732.65 × 9,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.40x = 213,780,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,780,113.87/16,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.72

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