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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.08, 22,762.04 and 9,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.08, 22,762.04 and 9,327.14 is: 12,869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.08 : 22,762.04 = 9,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.08/22,762.04 = 9,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.08x = 22,762.04 × 9,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.08x = 212,304,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,304,733.77/16,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.23

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