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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.67, 22,741.95 and 9,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.67, 22,741.95 and 9,027.67 is: 12,458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.67 : 22,741.95 = 9,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.67/22,741.95 = 9,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.67x = 22,741.95 × 9,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.67x = 205,306,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,306,819.76/16,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.19

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