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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.88, 22,735.82 and 9,762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.88, 22,735.82 and 9,762.13 is: 13,471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.88 : 22,735.82 = 9,762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.88/22,735.82 = 9,762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.88x = 22,735.82 × 9,762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.88x = 221,950,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,950,030.50/16,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.21

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