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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.28, 22,744.71 and 9,766.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.28, 22,744.71 and 9,766.55 is: 13,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.28 : 22,744.71 = 9,766.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.28/22,744.71 = 9,766.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.28x = 22,744.71 × 9,766.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.28x = 222,137,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,137,347.45/16,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.71

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