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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.87, 22,737.09 and 9,402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.87, 22,737.09 and 9,402.95 is: 12,976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.87 : 22,737.09 = 9,402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.87/22,737.09 = 9,402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.87x = 22,737.09 × 9,402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.87x = 213,795,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,795,606.73/16,475.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.29

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