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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.59, 22,736.42 and 9,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.59, 22,736.42 and 9,207.68 is: 12,706.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.59 : 22,736.42 = 9,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.59/22,736.42 = 9,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.59x = 22,736.42 × 9,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.59x = 209,349,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,349,679.71/16,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.66

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