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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.46, 22,732.21 and 9,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.46, 22,732.21 and 9,305.52 is: 12,839.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.46 : 22,732.21 = 9,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.46/22,732.21 = 9,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.46x = 22,732.21 × 9,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.46x = 211,535,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,535,034.80/16,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.40

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