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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.36, 22,741.83 and 9,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.36, 22,741.83 and 9,027.36 is: 12,457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.36 : 22,741.83 = 9,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.36/22,741.83 = 9,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.36x = 22,741.83 × 9,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.36x = 205,298,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,298,686.47/16,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.93

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