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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.88, 22,740.84 and 9,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.88, 22,740.84 and 9,767.16 is: 13,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.88 : 22,740.84 = 9,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.88/22,740.84 = 9,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.88x = 22,740.84 × 9,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.88x = 222,113,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,113,422.81/16,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.22

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