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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.58, 22,732.74 and 9,763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.58, 22,732.74 and 9,763.29 is: 13,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.58 : 22,732.74 = 9,763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.58/22,732.74 = 9,763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.58x = 22,732.74 × 9,763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.58x = 221,946,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,946,333.11/16,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.23

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