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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.51, 22,737.06 and 9,402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.51, 22,737.06 and 9,402.57 is: 12,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.51 : 22,737.06 = 9,402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.51/22,737.06 = 9,402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.51x = 22,737.06 × 9,402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.51x = 213,786,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,786,798.24/16,476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.25

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