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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.99, 22,738.45 and 9,764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.99, 22,738.45 and 9,764.46 is: 13,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.99 : 22,738.45 = 9,764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.99/22,738.45 = 9,764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.99x = 22,738.45 × 9,764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.99x = 222,028,697.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,028,697.69/16,479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.62

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