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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.55, 22,737.95 and 9,024.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.55, 22,737.95 and 9,024.55 is: 12,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.55 : 22,737.95 = 9,024.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.55/22,737.95 = 9,024.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.55x = 22,737.95 × 9,024.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.55x = 205,199,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,199,732.39/16,476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.05

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