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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.05, 22,737.26 and 9,024.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.05, 22,737.26 and 9,024.05 is: 12,453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.05 : 22,737.26 = 9,024.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.05/22,737.26 = 9,024.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.05x = 22,737.26 × 9,024.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.05x = 205,182,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,182,171.10/16,476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.36

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