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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.07, 22,742.91 and 9,767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.07, 22,742.91 and 9,767.34 is: 13,478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.07 : 22,742.91 = 9,767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.07/22,742.91 = 9,767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.07x = 22,742.91 × 9,767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.07x = 222,137,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,137,734.56/16,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.36

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