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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.62, 22,738.05 and 9,305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.62, 22,738.05 and 9,305.21 is: 12,841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.62 : 22,738.05 = 9,305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.62/22,738.05 = 9,305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.62x = 22,738.05 × 9,305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.62x = 211,582,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,582,387.09/16,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.37

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