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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.80, 22,739.04 and 9,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.80, 22,739.04 and 9,308.48 is: 12,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.80 : 22,739.04 = 9,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.80/22,739.04 = 9,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.80x = 22,739.04 × 9,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.80x = 211,665,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,665,899.06/16,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.30

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