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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.80, 22,737.27 and 9,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.80, 22,737.27 and 9,307.27 is: 12,844.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.80 : 22,737.27 = 9,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.80/22,737.27 = 9,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.80x = 22,737.27 × 9,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.80x = 211,621,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,621,910.95/16,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.41

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