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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,478.59, 22,735.00 and 9,307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,478.59, 22,735.00 and 9,307.51 is: 12,841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,478.59 : 22,735.00 = 9,307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,478.59/22,735.00 = 9,307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,478.59x = 22,735.00 × 9,307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,478.59x = 211,606,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,606,220.82/16,478.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.28

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