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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.67, 22,737.81 and 9,024.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.67, 22,737.81 and 9,024.67 is: 12,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.67 : 22,737.81 = 9,024.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.67/22,737.81 = 9,024.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.67x = 22,737.81 × 9,024.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.67x = 205,201,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,201,231.77/16,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.05

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