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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,480.08, 22,738.96 and 9,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,480.08, 22,738.96 and 9,767.80 is: 13,477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480.08 : 22,738.96 = 9,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480.08/22,738.96 = 9,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480.08x = 22,738.96 × 9,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480.08x = 222,109,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,109,613.49/16,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.46

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